Swiss Re, a global reinsurance company, is committed to supporting the planning, evaluation and implementation of water-related projects with the aim of promoting awareness and encouraging the efficient use of this precious resource.


The International ReSource Award is worth US$150,000 in total and is granted to one or several projects selected by an international jury. Launched in 2002, the ReSource Award is an internationally recognised prize for leadership in implementing the principles of sustainability in watershed management. It is conferred annually. The prize money is awarded exclusively for project implementation activities and not for building-up or strengthening the organisations that are submitting an application.

The deadline for application is April 30 2009.

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Email from Ursula Finsterwald to The Communication Initiative on January 7 2009.