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This year’s Equator Prize will recognize innovative initiatives from Indigenous peoples and local communities that demonstrate exceptional achievements in nature-based solutions for local sustainable development.

The Equator Prize, organized by the Equator Initiative within the United Nations Development Programme, is awarded biennially to recognize outstanding community efforts to reduce poverty through the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.

The UNDP-led Equator Initiative announces its global call for nominations for the Equator Prize 2019. This worldwide outreach effort aims to identify exceptional local solutions for climate, people, and planet. Nominations are open through 26 February 2019.

The Equator Prize 2017 awards are honoring 15 communities that have demonstrated how to pursue effective, diverse and inspiring nature-based development solutions that work for people, prosperity and our planet.Click the link below to read the full opening remarks.

The Equator Initiative partnership is pleased to announce the Equator Prize 2017 Call for Nominations.