KING HASSAN II GREAT WORLD WATER PRIZE 13.06.2014

The King Hassan II Great World Water Prize is an international award jointly established by the Government of Morocco and the World Water Council. It honors the memory of his Majesty King Hassan II of Morocco and his strategic vision in terms of protection, and integrated and sustainable management of water resources. 

The Prize was created in March 2003 for the 3rd World Water Forum, with the aim of having a political tool at the disposal of both institutions to stimulate awareness and reflection. It is regarded as one of the world's most important distinctions in the water sector.

It is handed out every three years at each edition of the World Water Forum, during a special ceremony. The winner is awarded a prize sum of US$ 100,000, together with a trophy and a certificate.

After Kyoto in 2003, Mexico in 2006, Istanbul in 2009 and Marseille in 2012, the 5th edition of the King Hassan II Great World Water Prize will be held during the 7th World Water Forum, which will take place in Daegu-Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea, 12 to 17 April 2015.

The Prize theme is "Cooperation and sound management in the development and use of water resources." In addition, the 2015 edition will award candidates that respond to the specific topic “Innovation for access to water, energy and sanitation in the face of global changes.” 

How to apply

Nomination forms for the 2015 King Hassan II Great World Water Prize are to be submitted - completed and signed - with the required attachments, by 30 September 2014 at the latest.

Details of the nomination criteria and procedure are available by downloading the Prize brochure. 

Nomination forms can be sent fax, email or post to the Secretariat of the King Hassan II Great World Water Prize:

World Water Council
Secretariat of the King Hassan II Great World Water Prize 
Espace Gaymard
2-4 place d'Arvieux
13002 Marseille
FRANCE
Tel: +33 4 91 99 41 00
Fax: +33 4 91 99 41 01
Email: hassan2@worldwatercouncil.org