Earthna invites organizations and teams that seek to curate, administer, perpetuate, and preserve systems of traditional knowledge. This encompasses a diverse range of organizations, including non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), civil society organizations (CSOs), and private sector entities.

The Earthna Prize acknowledges champions who actively promote and apply the inclusion of traditional knowledge in developing solutions and supporting policymaking processes. We also value efforts focused on preserving and adopting traditional sustainability knowledge and practices. Organizations that support underserved communities at the local level in their respective countries are also encouraged to apply. Moreover, we seek applicants who respond to the needs of local communities by fostering relationships of trust, facilitating networking, and promoting collaboration between local and global processes. 

Applicant

• Potential Earthna Prize candidates can only be initiatives/projects under a legally incorporated entity.
• Applicants for the Earthna Prize can be from any region of the world, including projects operational in 44 economies designated by the United Nations as the least developed countries (LDCs).

Multiple Applications 

• An organization or applicant may submit more than one application for different initiatives/projects.

For your application to be considered eligible, your submission must adhere to the following criteria:

• At least one dedicated team member must be available to communicate with the Earthna Prize team.
• The initiatives/projects must be under a legally incorporated entity.
• The application must be in English.
• Accurate contact information for supporters must be provided

• The applicant should create an account and complete the form available on the Earthna Prize online application system.
• The form should be completed in English.
• The form should be submitted before the deadline, as the system automatically closes by the timeline, and Earthna does not accept applications after the deadline, July 20, 2026.
• The applicant should fill out all the required questions; the form cannot be submitted until all the required questions are completed.
• For applicants, the Earthna team will contact the referees mentioned in the application form. Kindly make sure that their details are up to date and correct.
• A confirmation email will be sent to the registered email once the application form is submitted.

• Due diligence: Earthna may contact eligible applicants to conduct further due diligence and verify the information on the application forms. The applicant also agrees to undergo a third-party due diligence process before or after the official announcement. 
• Review Committee evaluation: a committee of experts will be responsible for evaluating the initial review of applications and will propose a shortlist of finalists to the jury based on the criteria and the information provided in the forms.
• Jury evaluation: a jury composed of prominent figures drawn from government, civil society, the private sector, international organizations, universities, and social entrepreneurs will review shortlisted finalists and their proposals. The Jury will select the 2027 Earthna Prize winners.
• Request for additional information: Before any decision by the Review Committee and Jury, and during the entire selection process, Earthna, the Review Committee, and the Jury reserve the right to ask for clarification or supplementary information from applicants. Additionally, information provided on the submitted forms will be reviewed and, in the event of any false or inaccurate information, the application will be deemed invalid.