Awarding Sustainability Excellence
Since 2004
Green Gown Awards are sponsored by
Awarding Sustainability Excellence
Since 2004
"We are excited to unveil the showcase for the International Green Gown Awards, featuring 95 exceptional finalists' projects from 28 countries. This showcase not only highlights innovative sustainability solutions but also promotes the replication of these successful initiatives globally. This is critical when we know the pace and scale needed to addressing urgent climate and biodiversity crises and tackle systemic inequalities. We invite everyone to explore these inspiring projects and join us in celebrating the positive impact they are making worldwide."
Charlotte Bonner, CEO, EAUC
We would like to thank Allianz Global Investors for their continued support, as the Headline Partner for the International Awards.
“As a partner of the Awards, it has been fantastic to see the many inspirational projects across the globe that are providing sustainability solutions addressing diverse environmental and social challenges. Being part of the judging panel has also given me the great opportunity to exchange ideas and feedback for some of the projects. Our heartfelt congratulations to all the finalists – beyond delivering positive change within your institutions and communities, your projects are raising awareness around sustainability issues and will help inspire others to contribute to a more sustainable future.”
Diane Mak, Head of Impact Strategy at Allianz Global Investors
In the coming weeks we will be adding to the listings with short project videos. Winners will be announced as part of our "winners' week" 7-11 October 2024.
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Finalists at a Glance (list view).
Previous years' winners can be found here.
The International Green Gown Awards are endorsed by United Nations Environment Programme and are supported by The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), L’Agence universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF), International Association of Universities (IAU) and Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI). And run regionally in Australasia with our partner organisation Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS).
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For a Greener Tomorrow: AGU's journey to be a carbon-neutral university
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Net Zero Campus Initiative: A leap towards sustainable climate action
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Sustainable Campus Mission: Transformation, Environmental Stewardship and beyond
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Implementing community based climate action initiatives: Strategies for sustainable changes
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Solar sparks: Illuminating greener future with Photovoltaics
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SMU Connexion: Pioneering the net zero energy revolution
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Being ambitious, being the first: UNIMAS Low-Carbon Campus Roadmap 2030
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Live-in-LabsⓇ: Transforming rural communities towards sustainable living through participatory engagements
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Saving Mothers, Protecting the Womb through innovation of a low-cost, solar-powered water purification technology
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Enabling student impact at Glasgow Caledonian University
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Spreading smiles and sharing support through a Sustainable Community Mental Health Project
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Sejahtera Community Project: Ruang Sejahtera communal space and sustainable urban farming at PPR Gombak Setia, Kuala Lumpur
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Sejahtera Community: Elderly FELDA settlers’ accessibility to health promotion and healthcare services for improving quality of life
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Fostering scientific literacy for sustainability: The SDG Collection by KAUST, UNDP & Frontiers for Young Minds
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Promotion of agroecology among young students in secondary and primary schools in Douala Cameroon
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Welcome and integration of refugees at University of Coimbra
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Rising stronger from the ashes: UOWs RISE program building hope and long-lasting support for regional entrepreneurs
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Recycling low-density polyethylene using waste plastic bottles for 3D printer filament production via fused deposition modelling
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My Village, Our Water: A transformative initiative to build water wise communities in rural India
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Nourishing futures: Malaysia's first human milk bank initiative
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Envisioning a brighter future: Sustainability education for all at McGill
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HortaFCUL – A university-based permaculture garden in Lisbon
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Species Hotel: Big homes for little creatures
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Everyday Sexism is Not a Trivial Matter!
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Good heart, good thoughts, good words, good deeds
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Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges: Disability Inclusion and the OKU4U* Sejahtera & Islamic Outreach Flagship Project
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Reading Buddy Program for Tekir National School Year 6 Pupils
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Mapping, protecting and enriching Aboriginal Cultural Heritage landscapes
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Nurturing nature - holistic pathways towards nature positivity
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Our Forest: A Living Lab for All
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Reviving Haramaya: Sustaining Lake and catchment for sustainable communities & ecosystems in Eastern Ethiopia
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Reviving Kampung Sungai Ular: Smart farming breathes life into forgotten lands
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Frugal innovation – Vertical Aquafarming System. A University Community Empowerment Project
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Elaboration and early implementation of McGill’s Flagship Biodiversity Plan
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Enhancing biodiversity with conservation strips in agricultural landscapes
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Mangrove Magic: A nature-based solution for a sustainable city
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Ruskin Modules: Collaboration for sustainable change
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Metro Enlace: Empowering socio-emotional skills through innovative e-learning
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Sustainability Education Fellows - Advancing sustainability in the curriculum and pedagogy at McGill
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Future-proofing business education: Empowering next-gen leaders in sustainability
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Innovation and Opportunity Applied Research Scholarships
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SMU-X: Pioneering next generation learning and skills for a sustainable green economy
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Sustainable Training and Education Program for Lifelong Learners
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UQ’s Master of Sustainable Energy: A successful multidisciplinary model to educate leaders for a Net Zero future
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Sustainable Development Ambassadors Program
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Innovative Learning: Strasbourg Ports' Sustainability Case Study
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Toolkit for the Interdisciplinary Infusion of the SDGs into Classrooms
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SDGs activities by 250 students and collaborative projects with companies
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VISION 2030 – Ideas for a transition towards a more sustainable university at ETH Zurich
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WikiKata – A collaborative journey to preserve Indigenous languages
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SCITECH from Zero to Hero: Student empowerment through community engagement
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The Kingston Sustainability Innovation Challenge
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Catalysing community: The Nature of McGill’s Sustainability Projects Fund
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The Legal Clinic of Tashkent State University of Law
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Democratic participatory process on sustainable mobility at the University of the Balearic Islands
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The University of York Sustainability Clinic
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Communiversity: Connecting the hearts and minds of university and community for sustainability
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Go-Green Project empowers sustainable students
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The University of Melbourne's Holistic Approach to Sustainability
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Transforming futures: Our path to 2030
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