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The European Economic and Social Committee has launched the EESC Civil Society Prize 2021 !
The aim of the Civil Society Prize, which is awarded annually, is to reward and encourage initiatives carried out by civil society organisations and/or individuals that have made a significant contribution to promoting European identity and integration. The overall objective of the prize is to raise awareness of the contribution that civil society organisations and/or individuals can make to creating a European identity and citizenship in a way that underpins the common values that are the foundation of European integration.
The specific theme of the 2021 edition is "Climate Action". The prize, which has a total value of EUR 50 000 and can be shared among up to five winners, will reward effective, innovative and creative initiatives carried out by civil society organisations and/or individuals on the territory of the EU which aim to promote a just transition towards a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy.
Detailed information about the prize, as well as the contest rules in all languages and the application form, are available on the EESC website at the following address: www.eesc.europa.eu/civilsocietyprize
The deadline for entries is 30 June 2021.
The awards ceremony will take place during the EESC plenary session on 8-9 December 2021.