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1. How do I find out if my community initiative
or project is located in an area that is eligible for the award?
Eligible initiatives must be located in a developing country that is
located in the Equatorial belt, 23.5º latitude North and South of
the equator. Click here for
a list of eligible countries.
2. How can I nominate a community initiative
or project?
Online: Online nomination forms are encouraged and
are available here.
Mail: Printable nomination forms are also
available here and
may be sent in via post to:
Equator Initiative
405 Lexington Avenue, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10174
USA
E-mail: Send complete nomination forms to the Equator
Initiative office by email: equatorinitiative@undp.org
3. Must I fill out the nomination form in English?
No. The nomination form is available and can be completed in English,
French, Portuguese or Spanish.
4. What are the selection criteria for the
awards?
Criteria for the awards recipients are the ability to demonstrate:
- Impact
- Partnerships
- Sustainability
- Innovation and transferability
- Leadership and community empowerment
- Gender equality and social inclusion
Click here for
elaboration on selection criteria.
5. What kinds of community initiatives or projects
are eligible?
Nominations may be submitted for:
- Community-based organizations;
- Biodiversity-based businesses;
- Indigenous groups;
- Non-governmental organizations; and
- Initiatives associated with a UNESCO World Heritage site or other
biological reserve
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