Notification

The Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands announces a call for nominations for the ninth edition of the Ramsar Wetland Conservation Awards and Evian Special Prize by Danone.

Award recipients will each receive the Evian Special Prize of USD 10,000 provided by Danone.

The Award Categories:

• The Ramsar Wetland Conservation Award for Innovation: recognizing a person, project, programme, or policy that has contributed to the conservation and wise use of wetlands through an innovative technique or approach.
  
  
• The Ramsar Convention Award for Young Wetland Champions: recognizing an individual or group of young people aged between 18 and 30 years for contributions to the conservation, wise use, and restoration of wetlands. 
  
  
• The Ramsar Wetland Indigenous Peoples Conservation and Wise Use Award: recognizing groups or individuals for outstanding leadership and transformative projects led by or involving indigenous peoples.
  

The deadline for submitting nominations is 30 September 2024.

Nominations received after the deadline will not be considered.

Nominations can be submitted by completing the nomination form published on the website.