The Zuckerberg Water Prize offers a biannual award of $60,000 -

THE ZUCKERBERG WATER PRIZE

Mr. Zuckerberg is the Honorary Chairman of the Zuckerberg Institute for Water Research (ZIWR), which leads interdisciplinary, cutting-edge research and advanced education in water sciences, aimed at improving human well-being in drylands through technologies and policies for sustainable use of water resources.Read less

Mr. Zuckerberg is a past long-serving Chairman of the Board of Governors of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel and holds an honorary doctoral degree from the same university. A distinguished investment banker and philanthropist, Mr. Zuckerberg is a lifelong champion of education, and health and human services. The Zuckerberg Water Prize reflects the spirit of this ongoing commitment.

To acknowledge the outstanding achievements and global impact of an individual or organization in the broader field of Water.

NOMINATION

The Zuckerberg Water Prize is an international award, and the Executive Committee welcomes the nomination of candidates researching, developing or implementing impactful and lasting water knowledge, solutions, management and policies all over the world.

EVALUATION

Nominations will be evaluated by a panel of leading international experts comprising the Executive Committee of the Zuckerberg Institute. Members of the Executive Committee are foremost leaders in their fields and represent different disciplines, approaches, institutions and organizations within the global field of Water.

Nominations for the 2024 prize are open until January 15th, 2024

Nominated candidates are evaluated on the following criteria, with a focus on ensuring equal opportunities: :

Outstanding Achievements of Lasting Significance

Academic, Technological or Policy Research, or International Development
Public Advocacy
Leadership in Water Issue

For More Information, Visit ZUCKERBERG PRIZE and International Water Summit official website