Dubai International Award for Best Practices to Improve the Living Environment

Deadline: 29 December 2016

Applications are open for the 11^th cycle of Dubai International Award 2016 with an aim to recognise and enhance awareness of outstanding and sustainable achievements in improving the living environment.

Objectives

Improving public policy based on what works
Raising awareness of decision-makers at all levels and of the public of potential solutions to common social, economic and environmental problems
Sharing and transferring knowledge, expertise and experience through networking and peer-to-peer learning

Award Categories and Value

BestPractices Award:S.$ 30,000/- each Winner
Best Practices Transfer Award: U.S.$ 30,000/- each Winner
University Research Award:S.$ 15,000/- each Winner
Private Sector Award: A Trophy and a Commemorative Certificate especially designed for the award.
Personal Award: A Trophy and a Commemorative Certificate especially designed for the award.

Eligibility Criteria

The Award is open to:

Government organizations or agencies; including bilateral aid agencies
National Habitat committees or Focal Points;
Multilateral Agencies (United Nations Agencies, World Bank, etc.)
Cities, local authorities or their associations;
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs);
Community-based organizations (CBOs);
Private Sector;
Research and academic institutions;
Media;
Public or Private foundations;
Individuals are eligible for the Dubai International Award provided that they are submitting a specific initiative or project that meets the Best Practice criteria.