About
Humaid Bin Rashid
international sustainability Award
An International Award that was Established By Ajman Municipality & Planning Department Leaders at the Ajman International Environmental Conference (AIEC )2018. This award highlights the initiatives and achievements in various fields that are related to Sustainable Development, aiming to tackle environmental challenges and promote sustainable practices, contributing to a greener and more resilient future.
Award Aims
• Promote applied research in sustainability.
• Encourage academic institutions and communities to innovate in the areas of sustainability and green technology.
• Encourage organizations to adopt best green practices aimed at preserving the environment and achieving the concept of sustainable development.
• Honor individuals who contribute to protecting the environment, , demonstrate creativity in green technology and apply the concept of sustainability.
• Involve individuals and institutions in the follow-up and implementation of sustainable projects.
• Spread environmental awareness and culture of sustainable development through participation and knowledge sharing.
The Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Sustainability Award emphasises on innovation in sustainability. Innovation refers to a novel solution or a transformation of an existing solution that solves a challenge. Innovation in this context refers to the development and implementation of new ideas, technologies, processes, or practices that significantly improve environmental sustainability. This can include a wide range of activities, such as:
Technological Innovations
Development of new technologies or enhancement of existing ones to reduce environmental impact.
Process Innovations
Improvements in processes that enhance sustainability.
Product Innovations
Creation of new products or redesigning existing products to be more environmentally friendly.
Topics
Pure water production and wastewater treatment and reuse
- Greywater treatment technologies and reuse.
- Advances in water desalination and energy implications.
- Water harvesting and collection methods.
- Actions and awareness to mitigate water pollution.
Sustainable Materials Choices and Waste Recycling
• Reach zero industrial waste through waste management and materials recycling and reuse
• Latest advances in sustainable materials in construction and industrial applications
• Achieve green construction and maintenance through sustainable practices and efficient design
• Characteristics of heat-insulating Paint / Coatings products according to an environmental condition in UAE
• Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content in Organic Thermal Insulation material (Polystyrene
• A Study on the Different Types of Thermal Insulation Materials and their Usage
• 3D Printing implementation and its contribution to the sustainable development
Air pollution sources and control
- Air pollution profiling in urban cities and wildlife.
- Advanced technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in industries.
- Reach zero-carbon emissions.
- Prediction of air pollution patterns in cities and industrial areas.
- Achieve green transportation
Clean and Renewable Energy alternatives
- Explore solar, wind, nuclear, and other energy sources in terms of usage and efficiency.
- Evaluate renewable energy’s effect on the environment and sustainability.
- Alternative energy impact on economy and fossil fuel production.
- Waste-to-energy models such as generating energy from heat production of waste treatment.
Climate Change and Ecology
- Impact of climate change on the ecological state of natural resources.
- Effect of climate change on agricultural activities.
- Mitigation of climate change and means of adaptation.
- Ecological restorations in natural areas like Mesopotamian marshes and green landscapes.
- Management of protected areas.
Applicability
The Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Sustainability Award emphasises on applicability, which refers to the practicality and relevance of an innovative solution in real-world scenarios. The applicability of an innovation is defined through,
Implementation:
The project or research is implemented within existing technological, economic, and social frameworks. It should be feasible to adopt and operate without requiring high resources or radical changes in infrastructure.
Cost-Effectiveness:
The innovation offers a cost-effective approach to solving sustainability challenges.
award categories
Research
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This award is given to the best research project with a meaningful and positive impact on the environment, which can be applied to the local conditions of the UAE.
This award is given to the best environmental individual that have an impact on innovation, introduces environmentally friendly technology and supports the concept of sustainability.
This award is given to the best organisation (governmental or private) that adopts top green practices and contributes to the protection of natural resources, environmental conservation, and sustainable development.
This Award is given to participants either (Individual or organization) who develop new unique, applicable ideas, technologies, processes, or practices that significantly improve environmental sustainability with implementation plan.
deadline
The deadlines for the competition are as follows:
February 2026
Applications Submission Deadline
July 2026
Notice of Acceptance (Shortlist)
August 2026
Short-listed Participants Presentations
October 2026
Winner announcement
The winners of the
First Edition
Research
Award
Dr. Mohamed El-Issawy
From Tanta University, Arab Republic of Egypt
Dr. Mona Salama & Ahmed Moheb Ouda
From Ajman University
Zamzam Salem Ali Al Rashdi & Anitha Kumari Saji
From the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi
The project contributes to creating a comprehensive inventory of endangered vertebrate and invertebrate species in Abu Dhabi to help preserve biodiversity.
Environmental Personality
Award
H.E. Dawoud Al Hajri
Director General of Dubai Municipality
Sustainable Organizations
Award
Al Ain City Municipality
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Dubai Municipality
