Zayed Sustainability Prize

We’re gearing up for Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025 – a global platform for all who have a stake in the future of our planet. Kicking off on 14 January, our Awards Ceremony will celebrate this year’s inspiring winners pioneering solutions to urgent social and environmental challenges. The week will be packed with impactful programming, including the Prize Forum and interactive discussions, uniting innovators and leaders to catalyse dialogue around reshaping the future through actionable and sustainable solutions. Stay tuned for updates! #ADSW2025 #ZayedSustainabilityPrize

Brazil is finalising a groundbreaking US $125B Tropical Forests Forever Facility (T.F.F.F.) to reward countries protecting tropical forests. This innovative approach combines financial returns with conservation efforts, offering a sustainable future for over 70 nations. The T.F.F.F. embodies the spirit of innovation and impact that we celebrate at the Prize, showing how transformative solutions can address critical global challenges. How can solutions like this inspire broader action to protect our planet’s most vital ecosystems? #ZayedSustainabilityPrize

On Eid Al Etihad, we celebrate the legacy of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan – a legacy of compassion, unity, and sustainability that continues to inspire! Sheikh Zayed’s vision continues to live on, driving meaningful change and building a sustainable future for generations to come. We congratulate the people of the UAE and its leadership on this auspicious occasion. #ZayedSustainabilityPrize #EidAlEtihad53

The 2025 Global High Schools finalists are redefining solutions to pressing community and environmental challenges. With a keen eye on the needs of their communities, these forward-thinking young innovators are blending technical skills with bold ideas to create lasting change. From bio-based hydrogels that reduce water consumption to carbon sponges that absorb CO2, these finalists are proof that a commitment to sustainability knows no age limits. Watch now to learn more about their inspiring project proposals! #ZayedSustainabilityPrize MPESA Foundation Academy Merryland International School Bahcesehir High School for Science and Technology Bakı Modern Təhsil Kompleksi

Episode 42 of Voices of Sustainability is now live on our YouTube channel! Discover how AI is driving breakthroughs in sustainability, featuring insights from leaders in smart waste management, carbon capture, and environmental monitoring. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/eDvm2XCk

Episode 42 of Voices of Sustainability is coming soon! Join us as we explore how AI is advancing sustainability across smart waste management, carbon capture, and environmental monitoring. Tune in on 18 November to hear from innovators leveraging AI to tackle global challenges and create impactful solutions.

COP29 concludes with the historic Baku Finance Goal, charting a bold path toward a more equitable and well-financed future. Groundbreaking agreements—like the US $1.3 trillion climate finance pledge by 2035—lay the groundwork for actionable progress. Together, let’s turn these commitments into impactful solutions that uplift communities and protect our planet. #ZayedSustainabilityPrize #COP29

Congratulations to Wang Chuanfu, Founder & CEO of BYD, and Nedjip Tozun, Founder & CEO of d.light, for being recognised in the TIME100 Climate list of influential climate leaders in business! A Zayed Sustainability Prize winner in 2013, d.light continues to transform lives by delivering affordable solar energy solutions to millions in underserved communities. While Wang Chuanfu, a Prize Jury member, is pioneering accessible, reliable green transportation. This recognition underscores the incredible impact of sustainable innovation in advancing global energy access and combating climate change and the remarkable achievements of our Prize community in creating meaningful change on a global scale. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dTTKn2Qt #ZayedSustainabilityPrize

As COP29 draws to a close, we reflect on our efforts to advance climate action and foster global cooperation. Our inspiring Prize community joined global leaders to discuss impactful solutions to our planet’s sustainability challenges, contributing their voices to climate dialogues. We remain committed to supporting unity and action on critical climate goals. #ZayedSustainabilityPrize #COP29

At COP29, the Tech and Social Innovation for Achieving Global Climate and Sustainable Development Targets panel showcased how groundbreaking solutions from the Global South are driving meaningful progress in sustainability. Representatives from Prize-winning organisations SOLshare and Kelp Blue highlighted the critical role of SMEs and social enterprises in addressing climate challenges, emphasising the importance of collaboration, innovation, bridging the funding gap and scaling impactful solutions. #ZayedSustainabilityPrize #COP29 Kelp Blue I SOLshare I Sebastian Groh