Zayed Sustainability Prize

Get ready for the 39th episode of Voices of Sustainability in honour of World Humanitarian Day, ‘Unsung Heroes: The Impact of Humanitarians,’ featuring Tjada D'Oyen McKenna, CEO of Mercy Corps. The discussion highlights the importance of empowering local communities to adapt and thrive amidst global challenges like climate change, conflict and poverty. The episode airs on 29 August—mark your calendars! https://lnkd.in/euP4a3vW #VoicesOfSustainability #ZayedSustainabilityPrize #WorldHumanitarianDay

Over 600 million young people worldwide lack access to quality education, leaving their potential to drive positive change untapped. Nonprofits like Youth for Technology Foundation, Thaki, and Whiz Kids Workshop are bridging this gap by providing technology training and digital literacy. They’re equipping the next generation with the skills and tools needed to make a real impact. Swipe now to see how these organisations are turning challenges into opportunities. #ZayedSustainabilityPrize

Discover how AI is revolutionising agriculture. From enhancing crop yields to reducing water usage and monitoring pests and soil health, AI is ushering in innovative practices that are transforming our food systems for the better. Swipe now to learn more! #SustainableAgriculture

Meet Felix Brooks-church, Co-founder and CEO of Sanku, the 2019 Prize winner in the Food category. Sanku is a pioneering social enterprise combatting malnutrition in East Africa by fortifying flour with essential nutrients at village-level mills. Today, they are reaching nearly 10 million people. Watch Felix's inspiring journey from a simple idea on a scrap of paper to a life-saving mission. #ZayedSustainabilityPrize #MyPrizeStory

Sustainable agriculture is the cornerstone of our future. At the #ZayedSustainabilityPrize, our Food category champions innovative solutions that drive sustainable food production, combatting hunger and malnutrition in the world's most vulnerable communities. Watch now to learn how we are helping to cultivate a sustainable future for all! #OurImpact

The heavy machinery and fertilisers used in the modern industrial farms of today are making food production unsustainable. To grow enough food for everyone while protecting our planet, we must embrace environmentally-friendly approaches, like regenerative agriculture, which is a way of farming that improves soil health, increases biodiversity, and sequesters carbon. #ZayedSustainabilityPrize #WhatWhyHow #RegenerativeAgriculture

Last year, better with water won the Prize for their groundbreaking work in designing water networks that eliminate the daily burden of fetching water and providing tailored payment solutions. Now, they’ve expanded their impact to the Philippines and are transforming the lives of over 1 million people. Recently, they shared their journey at the Singapore International Water Week. Learn more from Co-founder Philippe de Roux on how Better With Water is driving change, one drop at a time. https://lnkd.in/dy6gCc4g #ZayedSustainabilityPrize #SIWW

Today, 362 million people worldwide need humanitarian assistance. The Zayed Sustainability Prize proudly continues Sheikh Zayed’s humanitarian vision by empowering innovators and social entrepreneurs to create sustainable solutions for vulnerable communities.    On this World Humanitarian Day, we honour those whose incredible efforts bring hope and positive change to those who need it most.   #ZayedSustainabilityPrize #WorldHumanitarianDay

Meet Caroline Slootweg Co-founder and CEO of Kelp Blue Biotech one of the proud winners of the Prize! At Kelp Blue, they grow seaweed in oceans all around the world, increasing marine biodiversity and sequestering carbon. Watch Caroline’s Prize Story to learn how Kelp Blue cultivates giant kelp to help restore ocean health. #ZayedSustainabilityPrize #MyPrizeStory

The EU’s progress in sustainability and climate action highlights the power of innovation and targeted investment. At the Zayed Sustainability Prize, we are proud to support groundbreaking projects driving decarbonisation and economic growth. As Europe faces new challenges, continued collaboration and investment in clean startups and climate technology are more crucial than ever. Read the full op-ed by Amb. Thomas Matussek: https://lnkd.in/geV8pG-6 #ZayedSustainabilityPrize