The UAE Ministry of Environment and Water has called upon all individuals, institutions and companies working in the environment and wildlife sector to participate in the Gulf Cooperation Council Award for the Environment and Wildlife.

 

The GCC Secretariat-General has announced the launch of Gulf Cooperation Council Award for the Environment and Wildlife 2015. The award aims to encourage individual and collective initiatives undertaken to preserve the environment and wildlife, inspiring innovation and creativity to contribute towards sustainable development while raising awareness among GCC countries.

 

The award consists of eight categories, including Best Research in the Field of Environment and Best Research in the Field of Wildlife. The award for Best Media Work, including Environmental Journalism for printed media, Best Documentary Film, Best Investigative Journalism, Best Picture and the Best Article, is divided into two sub-categories: one for high school students and another for individuals 18 years and above.

 

The fourth category is for the Best Protected Area in the GCC countries, while the fifth is for the Best Volunteer Working in the Field of Environment and Wildlife. In addition to the award for Environmental Awareness and Personal Environment and Wildlife, there is also the Best Industrial Foundation Committed to Environmental Conditions Award.

 

The Secretariat-General has set July 15th, 2015, as the deadline for the submission of nominations, with the winners are to be honored at an awards ceremony which will be held on October 12th, 2015 in Qatar. Those wishing to file for nomination can find the terms and conditions of the awards on the website: www.gcc-env-awards.com