Each year, the jury sets a focus - an important global challenge - and awards a potential solution:
Adaptation
Scape
2023
Adjusting ecological, social, and economic systems in response to climate change.
see winnerEmissions
Seratech
2022
Eliminating CO2 emissions from the built environment.
see winnerCities
15-minute city
2021
Offering new and daring solutions to the challenges of urbanisation.
see winnerMending
Anandaloy
2020
Repairing, healing, and making our environment, in its many facets, whole again.
see winnerWell-being
Water Garden
2019
Touching and inspiring our senses and emotions.
see winnerInitiatives
In addition to the prize, the OBEL AWARD supports initiatives, such as fellowships, events, and publications, aligned with the overall values of the award and mission of the foundation.
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