Equator Prize 2006 Selection Criteria

Impact: Initiatives that have reduced poverty through the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, and/or through the equitable sharing of the benefits from the use of genetic resources.

Partnerships: Initiatives that have adopted a partnership approach by linking activities with non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations, the private sector, governments, research and/or academic institutions, and public or private foundations.

Sustainability: Initiatives that can demonstrate (through monitoring and evaluation) lasting changes in local socio-economic conditions and positive impacts on biodiversity. 

Innovation and transferability: Initiatives demonstrating new and adaptable approaches that overcome prevailing constraints and offer knowledge, experience and lessons of relevance to other communities.

Leadership and community empowerment: Initiatives demonstrating leadership that has inspired action and change consistent with the vision of the Equator Initiative, including policy and/or institutional change and the empowerment of local people, especially that of marginalized groups.

Gender equality and social inclusion: Initiatives that incorporate social and cultural diversity and promote gender equality.