The LUSH Spring Prize

A biennial £200,000 prize fund and other support activities, to build capacity for those repairing the earth’s damaged systems.

Regeneration

Rather than simply reducing impacts and sustaining the earth’s damaged systems, the LUSH Spring Prize showcases work that seeks to heal and grow; taking a holistic approach to overcoming environmental, social and economic challenges.

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The 2019 Prize Winners

There are 11 winners of the 2019 LUSH Spring Prize, from 9 different countries.

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Alianza Ceibo

Winner: Young Projects
Photo: Apthapi Comunidades del Vivir Bien

Apthapi Comunidades del Vivir Bien

Winner: Intentional Projects
Photo: ECOLISE

ECOLISE

Winner: Influence Award
Photo: Guba

Guba

Winner: Established Projects
Photo: INSO

INSO

Winner: Established Projects
Photo: Laboratorio Sicilia 2030

Laboratorio Sicilia 2030

Winner: Intentional Projects
Photo: Ripanu

Ripanu

Winner: Intentional Projects
Photo: Sfruttazero (Diritti a Sud)

Sfruttazero (Diritti a Sud)

Winner: Young Projects
Photo: Verdegaia

Verdegaia

Winner: Intentional Projects
Photo: YICE Uganda

YICE Uganda

Winner: Young Projects
Photo: Zimbabwe Smallholder Organic Farmers Forum (ZIMSOFF)

Zimbabwe Smallholder Organic Farmers Forum (ZIMSOFF)

Winner: Influence Award

Projects

33 organisations from around the world have been awarded Spring Prizes and more than 150 regenerative projects have been shortlisted for awards.

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A biennial £200,000 prize fund + other support, to build capacity for those repairing the earth’s damaged systems through social and environmental regeneration.

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Since winning the 2017 #LushSpringPrize, @timbaktuorg has shared its experience with others across #India. Including training 300 individuals & 12 organisations on the co-operative model & implementing other similar work. https://t.co/3pTmAV2kw9

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Indigenous Climate Action, @Indigenous_ca, won the #LushSpringPrize in 2017. That year, the organisation grew from a volunteer-run project to a national network with dedicated staff, which is growing the movement for #Indigenous-led #ClimateJustice. https://t.co/ZKaoZJDvVo

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In 2018, the UN approved the #PeasantsRightsDeclaration. @via_campesina, 2017 winner, played a central role in this. Following the prize, the organisation lobbied & worked with UN members, to ensure its success.

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About the Lush Spring Prize

People all over the world are developing ways to live in harmony with nature and each other. They are resisting further damage, restoring ecosystems, generating renewable resources, nurturing solidarity and building health, wholeness and resilience.

The Lush Spring Prize is here to support this regeneration movement through:

  • A biennial £200,000 prize fund. This is open to communities, organisations and businesses from the Intentional stage, through to Young and Established organisations, and Influencers. We are currently closed for entries but plan to reopen in September 2020.
  • Events that bring people together to share their skills and experience.  
     
  • Publicity to raise awareness of regeneration and its potential to heal damaged systems. 
     

Find out more about the Prize, its purpose, and who is behind it.

 

Past Winner Case Study

African Biodiversity Network

ABN was established in the late 1990s, through the ‘African Group’ of policy-influencers, registering as a Trust in Kenya in 2010.

It now has 36 active partners in 12 countries across Africa, and has incubated a number of important regional initiatives, including the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA).

Learn more about them, and how winning the Prize has made a difference to their work.

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