The purpose of the UNESCO Sultan Qaboos Prize for Environmental Conservation is to afford recognition to outstanding contributions by individuals, groups of individuals, institutes or organizations who have contributed to environmental and natural resources research, environmental education and training, creation of environmental awareness through the preparation of environmental information materials and activities aimed at establishing and managing protected areas including in relation to sustainable tourism, such as Biosphere Reserves, natural World Heritage sites and UNESCO Global Geoparks. The objective of the Prize is in conformity with UNESCO’s policies and is related to the Programme of the Organization in the field of environment, natural resources and education for sustainable development. 

The deadline for submission of application forms for the 2019 UNESCO Sultan Qaboos Prize is 01 July 2019.

Persons, groups and organizations that qualify for this award will be invited to email their  documents to: sc.irunesco@gmail.com

For further informations please visit: https://en.unesco.org/mab/awards