FOURTH SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AWARDS LAUNCHED
Windhoek, Namibia- March 4th, 2024 - The Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF), in conjunction with the Sustainable Development Advisory Council (SDAC) and the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism are pleased to announce the successful launch of the 4th Sustainable Development Awards.
The Awards intend to recognize the importance of integrating sustainability into the core of business and industry as well as the daily lives of all Namibians. The Awards will further recognise and reward the contributions of outstanding individuals and institutions in the field of sustainable development and this year the awards target the private sector and SMEs, community level natural resource management and utilization initiatives, research and development, youth action for sustainable development, pioneering journalism in the field of sustainable development, green banks, school in action for sustainable development, women in action for sustainable development, Artists Action for Sustainable Development, Sustainable mining and exploration Activities and thought leadership (ministerial award). All individuals, organisations, businesses, companies and community groups are invited to submit applications within respective categories. Self-nominations and third-party nominations will be considered. Entries may be submitted for programmes or projects implemented between the period “1st June 2021 to 31 March 2024.
In his welcoming remarks at the Launch, Mr. Timoteus Mufeti, The Environmental Commissioner noted that “ The staging of these awards is to recognize and to reward citizens that have demonstrated and promoted sustainable and responsible development”.
Officiating at the lunch ceremony was Hon. Pohamba Shifeta, Minister of Environemt, Forestry and Tourism. In his address the Minister unveiled the theme for this year’s award “Investing in Our Planet.” He further noted that “As we embrace the legacy of President Hage Geingob, lets invest in our planet, Namibia in particular and join the journey towards a resilient, sustainable, and equitable Namibia. These Sustainable Development Awards are not just accolades; they are a shared vision for a future where prosperity harmonizes with environmental stewardship. Let's rise as a nation, celebrate innovation, and commit to President Geingob's enduring legacy of environmental commitment”.
The Sustainable Development Awards was first held in 2015 and was based on a joint idea of the Sustainable Development Advisory Council and the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia. It was planned to be hosted every two years and a subsequent second edition of the awards was held in 2017. The third edition of the awards were held in may 2021 and the fourth edition will now be held in June 2024.
In his closing reamrks Mr. Lot Ndamanomhata, Communications Manager at the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia highighted that "Today, as we launch the 4th Sustainable Development Awards, a beacon celebrating sustainability's triumphs, let these awards be a testament of our collective enduring commitment as a nation, pave the way for a future where prosperity harmonizes with environmental sustinability and welcome you on this journey of sustainability and excellence."
The 4th SDA ceremony is made possible through esteemed sponsorship by Bank Windhoek and UNDP Namibia.
The deadline for entries closes on Thursday, 11 April 2024 at 13:00 PM. And hence all applicants are urged to submit their applications early as possible to avoid disappointment. Applications are made online at https://sustainable-development-awards.eif.org.na/form For more information on the application process and categories please visit the EIF website, www.eif.org,na.
Attached is the detailed layout of the 4th SDA 2024 categories. The winners in the respective categories will receive monetary and non-monetary awards.
The crowning ceremony of winners will take place in June 2024.
For more information on the sustainable development awards 4th edition please do not hesitate to contact us on at SDA2024@EIF.ORG.NA or at comms@EIF.ORG.NA.
Issued by: Communication & Corporate Services
Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia
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