Recent decades have seen a significant increase in the frequency and impact of climate‑related catastrophes, making disaster prevention and risk reduction more urgent than ever. Launched in 2012, the RISK Award responds to this growing challenge by supporting innovative...

The nominations for the 2026 Women’s International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN DRR) Leadership Awards are now open. The awards celebrate exceptional women across the Asia-Pacific region who are advancing disaster risk reduction (DRR) and disaster resilience through leadership,...

UN-Habitat has officially opened the call for nominations for the 2026 Scroll of Honour Award – one of the world’s most prestigious awards recognizing outstanding contributions to adequate housing and sustainable urban development. Nominations should be submitted by 23 June 2026. Launched in...

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) launched the “WIPO City of Innovation” award program, a new initiative that recognizes cities worldwide demonstrating exceptional commitment to fostering innovation and creativity among their residents. As the world continues to urbanize, strategic planning...