Past Competitions and Awards

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) are excited to invite nominations for the 2nd iteration of the...

The search is on for the best examples of rural villages harnessing the power of tourism to provide opportunity and safeguard their communities, local...

The UN Food Systems Summit has announced a competition to identify the best small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from across the world who are...

The Intercultural Innovation Award is a partnership between the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the BMW Group that selects and supports the most innovative grassroots projects that...

jumpthegap®, Roca’s international design contest, promotes the creativity and talent of students and professionals to come up with creative, innovative and radical bathroom solutions to address the challenges included in the 2030 agenda. The competition has a...

The 2021 edition of the UNESCO-Greece Melina Mercouri International Prize for the Safeguarding and Management of Cultural Landscapes is open for online nominations until...

UNESCO opened its call for applications and encourages all champions in the field of literacy learning to apply for the prestigious UNESCO International Literacy...

The #GenerationRestoration Youth Challenge is a global call for youth-led solutions to conserve and restore ecosystems. In alignment with the UN Decade, the Challenge...

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has launched its seventh annual Global Media Competition. Its aim is to recognize fair and balanced reports that contribute...

This year’s Equator Prize will recognize innovative initiatives from local communities and Indigenous peoples that demonstrate exceptional achievements in nature-based solutions for local sustainable...

For all junior and high school students aged 15 to 19 in South East Asian countries. UNESCO, in collaboration with the Association of Indonesian...

The United Nations General Assembly declared 2021 the “International Year of Peace and Trust”. It is also the first year of the Decade of...

USFUCA, UNESCO Center for Peace and World Genesis Foundation invite youth around the world to take part in this year’s Multimedia Competition. Unparalleled connectivity...

The UN World Oceans Day Photo Competition is hosted by the United Nations, curated by Ellen Cuylaerts and a jury composed of world-renowned individuals. June...

This annual international essay contest is organized in an effort to harness the energy, creativity and initiative of the world's youth in promoting a...