Zayed Sustainability Prize announced the 2025 finalists this month, and we are excited to say that SkyJuice Foundation is amongst the three finalists in the water category.
The Zayed Sustainability Prize’s Jury elected the 33 finalists from 5,980 submissions across six categories: Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action and Global High Schools. The finalists are leveraging AI and cutting-edge technology to capture and remove carbon emissions, promote environmental sustainability and ensure essential access to clean energy, water, food and healthcare.
H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Director General of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, and COP28 President, highlighted that the finalists demonstrate exceptional innovation and impact.
“These changemakers are tackling urgent environmental challenges head-on while simultaneously advancing economic progress through innovative solutions. By leveraging emerging technologies, … they are addressing the needs of the moment while inspiring the next generation to innovate and drive sustainability in impactful ways.”
Water finalists are implementing solutions that optimise water use and improve access to clean drinking water.
The Water finalists are:
- Elman Teknoloji Ltd, an SME from Türkiye, employs sensors to optimise water use in irrigation and agriculture, cutting labour costs by 80%.
- High Atlas Foundation is an NPO from Morocco that provides a solar-powered water pumping system to optimise groundwater extraction.
- SkyJuice Foundation Inc. is an NPO from Australia that develops low-cost, easy-to-deploy water filters that provide clean drinking water without the need for chemicals, pumps, or external energy sources.
The winners will be announced on 14 January 2025 at the Awards Ceremony in Abu Dhabi during the Abud Dhabi Sustainability Week.
Visit the Zayed Sustainability Prize website for a full listing of the 2025 finalists. https://zayedsustainabilityprize.com/en/news/news-folder/2024-10-2025-finalists-pioneering-global-solutions
