Call for Nominations 2026

Call for Nominations 2026

29 January 2026

The Call for Nominations for the Sustainability Award 2026 is now open.

Sustainability was defined in 1987 by the UN World Commission on Environment and Development as the economic development activity that “meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Translated into research and innovation, sustainability covers a wide range from application-open to application-oriented research - additionally considering the marketability of new technologies. It suggests an interdisciplinary approach to all sciences including natural sciences, engineering, economics, societal, health, and environmental sciences. We believe that sustainability initiatives and programs which impact our societies and change public awareness are worthy of support. “The Sustainability Awards supported by the Nobel Sustainability Trust Foundation” therefore build a bridge from scientific research to applied projects and international political initiatives aimed at the sustainable development of the economy and society. 

The Nobel Sustainability Trust (NST) invites nominations from across the globe to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations whose work is driving meaningful progress toward a more sustainable future.

Through this open and international call, NST encourages experts in sustainability related fields to nominate exceptional candidates whose achievements demonstrate leadership, innovation, and measurable impact.

Award Categories

Leadership in Implementation This Award will recognise individuals or organisations whose actions, either on a local or global level, have a significant impact on the adoption of sustainable approaches, or the implementation of sustainable solutions. These actions may be related to scientific breakthroughs, entrepreneurship and innovation transfer, civil society engagement, and diplomacy.

Outstanding Technology in Sustainability This award recognises organisations or indivduals that create significant and scalable sustainabilitimpact through the integrated application of technology, with artificial intelligence serving as a critical enabler for widespread adoption and scale.

Find out more about this year’s competition, the award topics, and submission procedures HERE.