Deadline: 14-Dec-20
The Munich Re Foundation has declared nominations for the 2021 RISK Award to increase people’s resilience to disasters. Disasters are often a consequence of natural hazards impacting social systems and societies.
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) defines disasters as “a serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society involving widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses and impacts, which exceeds the ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own resources”.
The prize has to be used for the implementation of the proposed project. With each awardee an individual funding agreement will be concluded that fits to the specific project situation and needs.
The risks posed by population development, environmental and climate change are increasing. Complex technical systems and infrastructure are additional risk factors. The RISK Award partners recognize the need to address this development. The RISK Award has been set up to help improve risk reduction and disaster management by providing financial support to projects dedicated to these issues.
It is expected that the successful project will be carried out by a team of people who have complementary skills. It is perfectly legitimate to involve participants from partner institutions, but it is not advisable to form large consortia for the purpose of submitting a proposal. Research institutions, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and non-profit organisations (NPOs) are especially encouraged to submit.
The jury who will make the final decision consists of a board of internationally renowned experts in the field of disaster risk reduction representing a variety of backgrounds (international origins, gender-balanced, politicians, scientists and practitioners). They stand for a fair, objective and targeted decision process. Therefore the decision of the jury cannot be challenged and must not be subject to appeal.
Vision
- They work effectively supports people in risk situations and helps to avoid risks. In dialogue with our partners worldwide, they stimulate ideas and create perspectives. The competence and quality of our work are convincing in social, political, economic and scientific circles – as well as in Munich Re.
Award Information
- The award winner will receive funding up to € 100,000.
Timeline and Formality
- The timeline of the proposed project should be between 6 months and 2 years maximum.
- Attachments must not exceed 20 additional pages.
- The form must be completed in English.
- The proposal must address the specific annual RISK Award topic;
- The proposed project must include an implementation part (action), a proposal solely based on research is not sufficient;
- The risks must be related to natural, climate change and or/environmental issues;
- Risks due to social turmoil, war, chemical disasters, and/or political crises cannot be funded;
- The Foundation appreciates ideas to involve the people at risk (people centred approaches);
- The Foundation appreciates proposals which combine bottom-up approaches with top-down frameworks;
- The Foundation encourages project teams which are engaged in multi-stakeholder partnerships (different sectors, different sizes, different organizational background, PPPs).
For more information, visit https://www.munichre-foundation.org/en/Disaster_risk_reduction/2021-risk-award—call-for-proposals.html