Deadline: 30 April 2014
Open to: NGOs, private, scientific or public institutions and similar bodies
Grant: US$150,000
Description
The International ReSource Award for Sustainable Watershed Management is an internationally recognised prize acknowledging leadership in the implementation of the principles of sustainability in watershed management. The award is a result of Swiss Re Foundation’s commitment to water protection projects in the face of a grave need for sustainable access to clean water supplies in developing and emerging countries.
The ReSource Award acknowledges initiatives which are dedicated to raising public awareness of the ecological, social and economic significance of water sources and watersheds in developing and emerging countries. Entries should aim to ensure that water will remain a readily available, clean resource in the future. Prize money is awarded strictly for project implementation activities.
Recent winning projects have supported communities in such diverse locations as Afghanistan, the Solomon Islands, China and Guatemala. The jury of the International ReSource Award for Sustainable Watershed Management comprises an independent, international panel of water experts from NGOs and governmental institutions, as well as knowledge managers from Swiss Re. The award’s valuable contribution to watershed management is also supported by an international panel of patrons, who have kindly agreed to mobilise their worldwide networks to promote the award and its winning projects to as broad a range of interested parties as possible.
Eligibility
NGOs, private, scientific or public institutions and similar bodies are invited to participate in the tender for the ReSource Award. Projects involving more than one institution (e.g. public-private partnerships) are also eligible for the award. Bodies with strong links to the local communities of regions where water sources are located are particularly encouraged to participate. However, participants may not submit more than one project each year. In order to qualify, participants are asked to provide a proven track record in sustainability and project planning and/or management in the specific field of water and source management.
Grant
Total grant amount is US$150,000 which will be allocated either in total to one project, or distributed across several projects.
Application
Registration for the 2015 award is now open. Entries will be accepted until 30 April 2014.
Should you have any questions concerning the ReSource Award, please check the FAQ page. Please follow the online application procedure below and submit your application.
For further information, please visit the official webpage.
