The Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities (Shanghai Award) was jointly established in 2022 by UN-Habitat and Shanghai Municipality. The first cycle was successfully organized in 2023. The second cycle of Shanghai Award are now open for cities worldwide. Sign up to apply now (link below)!
Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities (Shanghai Award)
Shanghai Award
Eligibility
Cities and municipalities around the world are eligible to apply.
Application
The application includes two approaches: self-application and application with nomination. The application can be submitted through the online application portal of this website. Read this guide on how to submit an application.
Criteria
Impact
The profound achievements of the city in realising the SDGs and/or the NUA on the local level, and the proven impact in economic vitality, urban prosperity, green urban development, urban safety and resilience, and/or capacity building for sustainable development.
Innovation
The innovative approaches, methods, practices, technologies or instruments to enable the realisation of the SDGs and the NUA. This can be demonstrated through policy and legislation, planning and design, governance, financing mechanisms, etc.
Sustainability
This can be demonstrated through (a) medium-to-long-term strategies and plans (b) clear demonstration of 'people-centered approach' and ‘leave no one behind’; (c) actions to institutionalise successful practices; (d) sustainable financing and investment.
Adaptability
This focuses on the extent to which the city's practices, approaches or strategies can be replicated, adopted or scaled up by cities of the same type, similar stage of development, or region in which the city is located.