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Zayed Sustainability Prize Opens Global Call forSubmissions for 2027 Cycle
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Zayed Sustainability Prize Opens Global Call forSubmissions for 2027 Cycle

• With an increased prize fund of US $7.2 million, the Zayed Sustainability Prize supports enterprises, nonprofit organisations and schools delivering transformative solutions. • Entries are now open, with applicants invited to submit innovative, scalable sustainability solutions. • Now in its 18th year, the Prize has positively impacted over 400million people by expanding access to clean energy, water, food, healthcare and improving climate resilience. The Zayed Sustainability Prize, an affiliate of Erth Zayed Philanthropies and the UAE’s pioneering global award for sustainability and humanitarian innovation, has opened submissions for its 2027 cycle.  The Prize carries for...
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Kyanja High School Wins the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Global High Schools – Sub-Saharan Africa Category
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Kyanja High School Wins the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Global High Schools – Sub-Saharan Africa Category

Kyanja High School, located in Uganda, has been named the winner of the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Global High Schools – Sub-Saharan Africa category. The school was recognised for its student-led ‘EcoLoop’ project, an innovative circular farming system designed to combat malnutrition, reduce waste, and strengthen food security in rural communities. EcoLoop integrates duck farming and catfish aquaculture in a zero-waste design: ducks are housed in raised shelters above fishponds, allowing their droppings to naturally fertilise the water and promote plankton growth. This closed-loop approach eliminates the need for synthetic feed while producing two reliable protein sources — fish and eggs. Through this system, students will gain hands-on skills in agroecology, aquacultur...
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Zayed Sustainability Prize Honours Global Pioneers Advancing Progress 
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Zayed Sustainability Prize Honours Global Pioneers Advancing Progress 

• US$5.9M awarded to 11 organisations and high schools from the UAE, Brazil, Canada, Nepal, Switzerland, Uganda and across six sustainability categories • From AI-enabled diagnostics to Cooling-as-a-Service, this year’s winners deliver locally adapted innovations that empower millions  • In 18 years, the Prize has scaled solutions reaching more than 411 million people globally The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering award for innovative solutions to global challenges, today announced thecohort of 2026 winners, celebrating 18 years of empowering communities and driving inclusive, sustainable progress around the world. In a ceremony held during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) and attended by Heads ...
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Zayed Sustainability Prize Announces 2026 Finalists Driving Global Impact
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Zayed Sustainability Prize Announces 2026 Finalists Driving Global Impact

• 33 finalists selected from 7,761 submissions across 173 countries • This year’s finalists are pioneering inclusive, tech-enabled, and locally adapted solutions that tackle urgent global challenges—delivering clean energy, safe water, nutritious food, quality healthcare, and climate resilience to millions worldwide • The Prize’s global impact has reached over 400 million lives, demonstrating the power of innovation to transform communities and shape a sustainable future The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering award for innovative solutions to global challenges, has announced this year’s finalists following a rigorous evaluation by its esteemed Jury. The winners will be revealed at the Zayed Sustainability Prize Awards Ceremony on...
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Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Opens Submissions for 2026 Edition
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Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Opens Submissions for 2026 Edition

Established in 2019, the award honors the visionary leadership and humanitarian legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, founder of the United Arab Emirates. The award, which includes a USD $1 million prize, has supported global leaders, activists, and organizations for promoting the values of human fraternity.The award’s Secretary General emphasized that it has gained significant global recognition over the years and continues to seek nominations that highlight inspiring role models and new ambassadors of human fraternity. The search for the next honoree(s) of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity has officially begun, with the opening of nominations for the prize’s 2026 edition. The annual award – which includes a financial prize of USD $1 million - honors individual...
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Human Fraternity Ambassadors Gather to Discuss Peaceful Coexistence at the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Roundtable
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Human Fraternity Ambassadors Gather to Discuss Peaceful Coexistence at the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Roundtable

Zayed Award for Human Fraternity’s past and present honorees and judging committee members to discuss ways to promote human fraternity. The award’s 2025 honorees expressed their commitment to working collaboratively to uphold the values of human fraternity and to amplify the award’s global impact. The award’s Secretary General affirmed its commitment towards creating a global platform that unites all those who believe in goodwill, coexistence, and peace, transcending differences. The Zayed Award for Human Fraternity hosted its third annual roundtable on Wednesday, featuring past and present award honorees - as well as current and former judging committee members – to strengthen collaboration, exchange ideas, and merge efforts to work towards advancing solidarity and peaceful coexi...
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Zayed Sustainability Prize Opens Global Call for Transformative Solutions
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Zayed Sustainability Prize Opens Global Call for Transformative Solutions

• The US $5.9 million fund empowers small and medium sized enterprises, nonprofits, and high schools to develop sustainable solutions and transform their communities • Across 6 key categories – Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action and Global High Schools –winners will be recognised for their groundbreaking impact and receive the prestigious award The UAE’s Zayed Sustainability Prize, a portfolio entity of Erth ZayedPhilanthropies which has impacted 400 million lives worldwide byadvancing innovative solutions to pressing global challenges, has officially announced its call for submissions for 2026. Marking 17&nb...
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Sakafia Islamic Senior High School Wins the 2025 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Global High Schools – Sub-Saharan Africa Category
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Sakafia Islamic Senior High School Wins the 2025 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Global High Schools – Sub-Saharan Africa Category

  Sakafia Islamic Senior High School, located in Kumasi, Ghana, has been named the winner of the 2025 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Global High Schools – Sub-Saharan Africa category. The school was recognised for its pioneering aquaponics project, aimed at addressing food insecurity while promoting sustainable agricultural practices within the school and the wider community. Sakafia Islamic Senior High School’s project will establish a full-scale urban aquaponics system, integrating aquaculture and hydroponics in a closed-loop design that efficiently produces both fish and vegetables. This innovative approach reduces water usage, enhances food production, and minimises environmental impact, offering a practical, scalable solution to food security challenges in the regio...
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