The European Commission is launching the first European Sustainability Award to reward the efforts and creativity of European people, businesses and organisations, which are turning the global sustainable development goals (SDGs) into concrete solutions and opportunities.
This year's edition theme is “Empowering people and ensuring inclusiveness and equality” referring to six different SDGs: SDG4 on quality education, SDG 8 on decent work and economic growth, SDG 10 on reduced inequalities, SDG 13 on climate action, SDG 16 on peace justice and strong institutions, and SDG 17 on partnerships for the goals.
The competition is open to 4 stakeholder categories:
- Youth
- Public bodies
- Private bodies
- Civil society