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Since its inception 17 years ago, the Zayed Sustainability Prize has transformed the lives of over 407 million people around the world. Previous winners form an illustrious group of sustainability superstars. From nonprofits to SMEs and high schools, each of them has moved the dial in health, food, energy, water, and climate action. This year's inspiring prize winners were revealed at a ceremony at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025.
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Zayed Sustainability Prize winners 2023
Reuters Plus talked to the five incredible organizations that won the Zayed Sustainability Prize. On 1 December 2023, His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan presented the awards to the winners of the Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action and Global High Schools categories.
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During COP28 in Dubai, Reuters Plus talked to three amazing organizations whose work has previously been recognized by the Zayed Sustainability Prize: We Care Solar, Associacao Expedicionarios da Saude, GLOBHE.
Previous ZSP winners
Zayed Sustainability Prize winners
For over fifteen years, pioneers and trailblazers around the world have been supported by the Zayed Sustainability Prize. In a special ceremony at COP28, the latest organizational prize winners were given $1 million each for their innovations.
Angela Homsi, Founder, Ignite Power, winners in the Energy category
Philippe De Roux, Founder, Eau et Vie, winners in the Water category
Ahmed Sourani, Coordinator, Gaza Urban Agriculture Platform (GUPAP), winners in the Food category
Tutuk Utomo Nuradhy, Vice Managing Director, doctorSHARE, winners in the Health category
Caroline Slootweg, Co-founder, Commercial and Communication, Kelp Blue, winners in the Climate Action category
Previous Zayed Sustainability Prize winners
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Artificial Intelligence: Ushering a new era in the fight for a more sustainable world
From Egypt to Nigeria, Turkey to the US, innovative AI solutions are transforming lives and protecting our planet.
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Artificial Intelligence: Ushering a new era in the fight for a more sustainable world
From Egypt to Nigeria, Turkey to the US, innovative AI solutions are transforming lives and protecting our planet.
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Artificial Intelligence: Ushering a new era in the fight for a more sustainable world
From Egypt to Nigeria, Turkey to the US, innovative AI solutions are transforming lives and protecting our planet.
2025.01.06
Artificial Intelligence: Ushering a new era in the fight for a more sustainable world
From Egypt to Nigeria, Turkey to the US, innovative AI solutions are transforming lives and protecting our planet.
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