Washington DC, January 17, 2012 - The Land for Life Award will recognize innovation and excellence in sustainable land management, particularly collaborative efforts that promote soil health.
Three winners will be selected by an expert jury which will grant awards from a total prize fund of up to USD 100,000.
Nominations are welcome from individuals, businesses, research and academic institutions, local governments, journalists and civil society organizations.
The deadline for applications is 29 February 2012.
To apply: http://www.unccd.int/land4life/menu.php
Winners will be announced on the World Day to Combat Desertification,17 June 2012.
Note: The application form and background information is available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.