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January 12, 2022
WRI's PRIZE FOR CITIES 2021-2022
World Resources Institute (WRI) Ross Center for Sustainable Cities on World Cites Day, October 31, 2021 launched the third cycle of the WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities, a global competition recognizing, celebrating and focusing transformative urban change. Applications are now being invited from cities for the Prize . The first prize winner of the award will receive $250,000 winner and $25,000 each to four runners-up.
Theme
In the context of Cities coping with the challenges with COVID-19 recovery, climate change and growing urban inequality submissions are invited by WRI on the theme of “Thriving Together in Turbulent Times”. Cities will have the opportunity to showcase outstanding projects and urban leaders spearheading citywide transformations in response to these challenges.
Process
An international and multi-disciplinary evaluation team from across the WRI Ross Center network will select five finalists in June 2022. Criteria include the extent to which submissions demonstrate innovative ideas and novel approaches; impact on people’s lives, mindsets and behaviours, and those of the communities they live in; and impact on institutions within and beyond the city. A distinguished and independent jury of urban leaders and experts will then select one grand prize-winner, to be announced in December 2022.
The application deadline is by February the 15th, 2022.
To learn more about the WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities, including how to submit applications and support the Prize, visit prizeforcities.org
About World Resources Institute
World Resources Institute (WRI) is a global research organization that spans more than 60 countries, with international offices in Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico and the United States, regional offices in Ethiopia (for Africa) and the Netherlands (for Europe), and program offices in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
About WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities.
WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities helps create accessible, equitable, healthy and resilient urban areas for people, businesses and the environment to thrive. Together with partners, it enables more connected, compact and coordinated cities.