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"The protection of the environment and natural resources and the conservation of biodiversity to develop our country as a safe place for living and for working and raising up new generations must remain the main pillars of any national strategy or local action plan"

"We cherish our environment because it is an integral part of our country, our history and our heritage. Our forefathers recognized the need to conserve it, and to preserve it for succeeding generations."

"Since we live on the same planet, we should all work together to implement the "Johannesburg Action Plan for Sustainable Development". This requires genuine exchange of expertise , capacity building & technology transfer."

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Zayed International Prize

Emirates Appreciation Award
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ZAYED INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
for the environment

Founded in 1999 by UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Zayed International Prize for the Environment is meant to recognize and encourage environmental achievements supporting and promoting the implementation of Agenda 21, Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation for Sustainable Development, in line with the vision and philosophy of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

The prestigious award of this Foundation is worth US$ 1 million, but the scope is not limited to Prize awards. The foundation endeavors to promote sustainable development through various environmental initiatives and through propagating environmental awareness, addressing sustainability issues, conducting international and regional conferences, workshops and seminars, raising consciousness among the public, professionals, trade and the fraternity; in addition to publications and community activities.