{"id":70077,"date":"2026-11-12T11:57:44","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T09:57:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icom.museum\/?page_id=70077"},"modified":"2026-11-12T12:01:07","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T10:01:07","slug":"the-icom-award-for-sustainable-development-practice-in-museums-first-edition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/icom.museum\/en\/get-involved\/apply-for-the-icom-award-for-sustainability-in-museums\/the-icom-award-for-sustainable-development-practice-in-museums-first-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"The ICOM Award for Sustainable Development Practice in Museums – First Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"

About the first edition<\/strong><\/p>\n

In 2023, ICOM launched the first global award that recognises innovative initiatives and exemplary museum practices in sustainable development.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

ICOM, as a global organisation, aims to demonstrate the various ways in which the museum sector contributes to sustainable development; and inspire museums and museum professionals everywhere in the world to begin or strengthen their efforts for sustainable development in practice. The project was developed in line with ICOM\u2019s\u00a0 <\/span>2019 Kyoto Resolution On sustainability and the implementation of Agenda 2030, Transforming our World<\/span><\/a> and the <\/span>ICOM Strategic Plan.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At ICOM\u2019s 27<\/strong><\/span>th<\/strong> General Conference in Dubai<\/strong>, the Barbados Museum & Historical Society<\/strong> (BMHS) was announced as the winner of the ICOM Award for Sustainable Development Practice in Museums for its project \u201cShared Island Stories Between Scotland and the Caribbean: Transnational Youth Exchange.\u201d <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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The ICOM Award in numbers\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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  • 117<\/strong> ICOM Bodies participated in the Endorsement Process<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • 250<\/strong> participants attended the ICOM Award Capacity Building Sessions which were organised with Curating Tomorrow and ICCROM<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • 150<\/strong> submissions were received from 60 countries during the call for applications which opened from May to November 2024<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        • 7<\/strong> members made up the ICOM Award Jury, presided by the Chair of ICOM SUSTAIN, the International Committee on Museums and Sustainable Development.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          • 130<\/strong> projects constituted the longlist<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            • 25<\/strong> projects were shortlisted<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              • 5<\/strong> projects were selected as finalists<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                The ICOM Award Longlist<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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                The ICOM Award longlist was published with the aim to recognise the efforts of museums around the world in contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals. The 130 projects were submitted across 5 categories: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnership<\/strong>, based upon the five dimensions of the Sustainable Development Goals.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                This longlist reflects the diversity, creativity, and commitment of museums across the globe. It stands as a tribute to the professionals and institutions working to harness the potential of museums in building a more sustainable and equitable future.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                The ICOM Award Shortlist\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

                The 25 shortlisted projects represent the ICOM Award Jury\u2019s selection of exemplary museum practices that contribute to the sustainable development of our societies.\u00a0 The list features museum initiatives that integrate the principles of sustainable development into their core missions, operations, and community engagement, demonstrating how cultural institutions can lead positive change for society.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n