Kalmar International Environmental Award 2012

Dear Madam/Sir,

In connection with the annual Hanseatic Days, which will be held on June 28 - July 1 in Lüneburg, Germany, the City of Kalmar, Sweden, will present an International Environmental Award.

The amount of the award is SEK 100.000 and is administered in cooperation between the City of Kalmar and companies representing different business areas. This award is intended for individuals, enterprises or organizations showing courage, strength and that have new solutions for improving the environment in and around the Baltic Sea.

The award may be presented to individuals, enterprises or organizations that have contributed by: 

• innovative solutions showing sustainable improvements of the environment in and around the Baltic Sea
• improvement of the management and utilization of the common resources of the Baltic Sea resulting in improved environment, e.g. through international cooperation or exchange of knowledge
• strategies and practical solutions increasing the public awareness and knowledge on how everyone can contribute to improvements of the environment of the Baltic Sea.

An international Jury nominated by the Executive Committee of the City of Kalmar will select a winner who has contributed with improvements within the criteria of the award.

You will find more information about Kalmar International Environmental Award, how to apply and when as well as an application form on the web site of City of Kalmar:  Kalmar International Environmental Award

We are now looking for a winner of the year 2012 and hope you will assist us and disseminate the information about the award in an appropriate way.

• Kalmar International Environmental Award 2012 (750 KB)

Kind regards,

Kyrre Dahl                                                                            Gunnel Hermansson          

Head of Department for Development                                 Project Leader, Department for Development
and International Affairs                                                       and International Affairs
City of Kalmar                                                                      City of Kalmar
Tel: +46 480 45 01 60,  Mobile: +46 70 661 80 91             Tel: +46 480 45 00 93, Mobile: +46 70 356 00 93
Email: kyrre.dahl@kalmar.se                                                Email: gunnel.hermansson@kalmar.se