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SDG INNOVATION AWARD
With the SDG Innovation Award, flagship projects are honored that make the Sustainable Development Goals the core of their actions and are outstandingly committed to sustainable development. A holistic perspective on the SDGs as a system of goals is relevant here: sustainable development means the simultaneous realization and implementation of environmental and climate protection as well as economic development as parallel core concerns, which are reflected in the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda. Emphasis is placed on projects and initiatives that focus on the Global South.
Companies, educational institutions, organizations, initiatives, projects, cities, districts, and municipalities can be awarded.
Applications for the SDG Innovation Award 2024 can be submitted in three categories: “Companies”, “Cities, Municipalities and Districts” and “Youth and Education”.
Companies are a source of innovation for technological solutions that contribute significantly to sustainable development. Through a clear focus on the SDGs, companies can make a decisive contribution through effective levers: climate and environmental protection, sustainable production and supply chains, energy-efficient infrastructure, fair working conditions, ethical and responsible business practices, equal rights, and diversity. It is important to note that the interrelationships between industry, innovation, and infrastructure are close - therefore exemplifying the innovation potential of the industry. Companies develop and implement technological solutions for sustainable development and SDGs such as resource and energy efficiency, low-carbon production, circular economy, and climate protection measures. Companies are invited to apply if they have a significant and innovative contribution to sustainable industrial development and promote sustainable production and sustainable supply chains at the core of their business.
As administrative units, cities, municipalities, and districts take responsibility for businesses and people. Sustainability starts in local communities. The SDGs can serve as a compass for strategic orientation. The goal is to maintain, promote, and develop cities, municipalities, and districts in a sustainable and future-proof way. Sustainable urban development can help reduce the demand for natural resources, prioritize resource conservation, and improve quality of life. Sustainable and livable cities are characterized above all by their future viability. Mobility, health, infrastructure, and participation define sustainable urban development. “Future Cities” are inclusive, safe, resilient, sustainable, and centers of development. Efficient land use, low raw material and energy consumption, resource conservation, climate protection measures, and thus a reduction of environmental impact are key levers of sustainable urban development.
Young people are the future. Their ideas and passion drive change. Children and young people develop creative ideas, find innovative solutions for current challenges, and raise awareness for a sustainable future. (Educational) Initiatives, projects, and organizations contribute significantly to the realization of the SDGs: We are looking for projects that enable young people to actively participate in shaping a sustainable future. The initiatives cover a wide range of areas, such as environmental protection, climate change, social justice, health, and education. Important criteria are the transfer of knowledge and skills, the promotion of awareness and a sense of responsibility, and the active participation of young people in concrete measures to achieve the SDGs. The prize is awarded to projects that impress with their innovative character and sustainable impact and serve as inspiration for others. Applications are open to schools, universities, youth organizations, educational initiatives, sponsors, and other stakeholders who are particularly committed to the goals of the 2030 Agenda and promote several sustainability goals simultaneously.