Awards for Sustainable Water Management

Sustainable Management Awards

Awards for Sustainable Water Management

The Water Observatory grants each year three Awards for innovation and the dissemination of ideas, projects and technologies with proven results for sustainable water management.

The jury changes every year and is made up of experts and professionals from different fields of water management.

CALL 2026

The call is open to creators, researchers, technologists, social entrepreneurs, activists and communicators who have contributed to sustainable water management.

For Category A, any individual under the age of 40 may apply, either independently or as the lead representative of a team, regardless of nationality. The age limit does not apply to Categories B and C in this edition of the Awards.

Open from March 22nd to July 31st 2026

Prizes to Sustainable Water Management

  • Category A: “M.R. Llamas” Young Talent Award. Projects and initiatives that contribute to sustainable water management in any context or place.
  • Category B:  Projects and initiatives that highlight the value of water in urban environments and strengthen the link between citizens and water.
  • Category C: Inspired by the theme of World Water Day 2026, which focuses on the relationship between women, water, and gender equality.

Rules and conditions


CONTENT

Information about the Water Observatory

Learn about the different activities that the Botin Foundation develops in this area.

National Seminars

National Seminars

Short seminars whose purpose is to debate various topics related to the research activities developed by the Water Observatory in Spain.

International Seminars

International Seminars

Short seminars whose purpose is to debate various topics related to the research activities developed by the Water Observatory at the international level.

Courses

Courses

National and international practical and theoretical courses on water resources and organised by the Water Observatory from 2010 to 2018.