The Alcan Prize for Sustainability is a US$1 million prize that recognises organisations demonstrating a comprehensive approach to addressing, achieving and further advancing economic, environmental and/or social sustainability.

The purpose of the prize is to recognise and reward organisations that:

• further the principles of environmental, social, and economic sustainability;
• demonstrate impact;
• meet or address specific development needs in the areas of health, education, access to water, etc.;
• value innovation and partnership as a path to sustainable success; and
• create opportunities for not-for-profit, civil society and non-governmental organisations to secure additional funds and resources.

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The extended deadline for application is April 12

2007.