For further information on this call for applications, we recommend that you visit the official website of the Sophie and Karl Binding Foundation. There you will find up-to-date information and details on how to apply.
Call for applications for the “Binding Prize for Biodiversity”
In 2024, the Sophie and Karl Binding Foundation is awarding a total of CHF 125,000 in prize money for the most effective promotion of biodiversity in urban areas. This year's theme is "Water and green-blue habitats". Project teams have the opportunity to submit their pioneering project for the fourth "Binding Prize for Biodiversity". The closing date for entries is 31 January 2024.
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