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14/10/2024

Carl and Anneliese Goerdeler Foundation Municipal Policy Award 2025

Peaceful Coexistence in Cities | SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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Motivation and Purpose of the Award

In memory of Carl Goerdeler’s contributions to municipal politics and his resistance against the Nazi regime, the Carl and Anneliese Goerdeler Foundation awards the Municipal Policy Prize. This prize recognizes outstanding achievements in municipal administration and collaboration, promoting international cooperation and mutual learning for the benefit of citizens. This year, the prize is supported by Connective Cities.

Target Group

The award honors best practices in municipal administration or regional alliances that foster peaceful coexistence. A prerequisite is the involvement of a German municipality or municipal alliance.

Description

Cities are multicultural environments where conflicts can arise. Municipalities worldwide face the challenge of developing strategies for peaceful coexistence. Cross-border cooperation allows municipalities to learn from each other and contribute to international understanding.

Further information: Call for the Carl and Anneliese Goerdeler Foundation Municipal Policy Award 2025

Award

The prize is endowed with 2,000 euros and recognises innovative approaches that contribute to Sustainable Development Goal 16 of the 2030 Agenda. If there are several applications of equal value, the prize money can be shared. The award ceremony for this politically significant award will be held in Leipzig's New City Hall on 2 February, the anniversary of Carl Goerdeler's death.

Application

You too can apply! Especially in these times of war, signs and awards for peaceful coexistence are more important than ever!

  • Application deadline: October 15, 2024
  • Application materials (max. 10 pages):
    • Contact persons/details
    • Information about the submitting municipality or region
    • Description of the solution approach
    • Involved stakeholders
    • Benefits achieved for citizens
    • Transfer potential

Contact

Tel.: +49 228 4460 1138, Mobile: +49 160 937 75 527

Tel.: +49 228 4460 1515

Jury

The jury consists of representatives from the participating institutions and makes decisions with strict political neutrality. The award ceremony takes place annually in early February in Leipzig.

 




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