About the Award
Society for Environment and Sustainable Development, New Delhi is inviting applications for ‘National Environment & Sustainability Awards 2024’ for promoting outstanding contributions in the field of ‘Environment and Sustainability’ especially focusing on ‘Sustainable Development Goals 2030.
Objectives of the Awards
- For promoting the outstanding contributions made by the academicians, scientists, NGOs, industries, and individuals working for the protection of environment and achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
- For involving young and mature minds in developing strategies and solutions to achieve SDGs 2030 for a future world.
- For enhancing research and development and technological solutions for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world
- For building a network for encouraging the exchange of knowledge and experience.
Nature of Award
The award will be given annually in the field of environment and sustainability for outstanding contribution in the following categories:
SESD Fellowship Award
Eligibility: Minimum 15 years of teaching/research/industry experience with outstanding contribution made via publications, patents, developing technologies, policies, etc. Minimum age limit is 45 years as reckoned on 20 February of the preceding year.
Eminent Scientist Award
Eligibility: Minimum 10 years of teaching/research/industry experience with potential contribution made via publications, patents, developing technologies, policies, etc. Minimum age limit is 40 years.
Sustainability Excellence Award
Eligibility:
Minimum 5 years of experience in the form of actions taken for protection of environment and achieving Sustainable Development Goals. This award is open for all categories of applicants namely, individuals, NGOs, industries, academicians, scientists etc.
Distinguished Scientist Award
Eligibility: Minimum 8 years of teaching/research/industry experience with potential contribution made via publications, patents, developing technologies, policies, etc. Minimum age limit is 35 years.
Scientist of the Year Award
Eligibility: Minimum 5 years of teaching/research/industry experience with potential contribution made via publications, patents, developing technologies, policies, etc. Minimum age limit is 32 years.
Eminent Environmentalist Award
Eligibility: Minimum 5 years of outstanding contribution in the field of environment and sustainability via restoring ecosystems, plantation, nature conservation, raising awareness through outreach programs, promoting/localizing sustainable development goals, etc. There is no age limit for this award.
Women Excellence Award
Eligibility: Minimum 3 years of outstanding contribution in the field of environment and sustainability for empowering, educating and providing livelihood opportunities. Also taking health and hygiene care of women and girl children from marginalised sections.
SESD Young Scientist Award
Eligibility: Minimum 5 years of start up or teaching /research/industry experience with outstanding contribution made via publications, patents, developing technologies, policies, etc. Minimum age limit is 28 years.
SESD Junior Scientist Award
Eligibility: For developing innovative ideas/start ups based on science and technology for finding solutions to various environmental issues of the world. Minimum age limit is 25 years.
Last Date of Registration: 31 December, 2024
How to Apply?
All the applicants are requested to get registered first and send the registration receipt (received on email from SESD) along with the CV and the other supporting documents reflecting their contribution to the email address: sesdawards@gmail.com
Award Ceremony:
The final list of selected candidates in each category will be announced by the 2nd week of January. The invitation mail for receiving the award will be sent to the candidates by 4th week of January. The Award Ceremony will take place in the Office of Society for Environment and Sustainable Development: 4-B Shahpur Jat, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi – 110049 on 20th February 2025 on the occasion of 6th Anniversary of founding of SESD.
Important Notes:
An applicant may apply for more than one category.
For any Query, Reach to Us:
Mobile No.:9999228028, 6388307205
Registration Fees for SESD Life Members Rs. 200/-each category
Registration Fees for Non-Life Members Rs. 600/-each category
