For its pioneering commitment to spatial justice and housing rights demonstrated by its innovative “Housing Monitor” initiative empowering vulnerable communities.

For her visionary, participatory approach to urban regeneration and social justice exemplified by her “UTOPIAS” model of inclusive community spaces.

For his transformative “Hydroponic Farm-in- a-Box” innovation, which exemplifies an inclusive, circular, and climate-smart approach to sustainable urban food systems and resilient community livelihoods.

For combating housing poverty illustrated by its mission to “Renovate Homes, Rebuild Lives, and Restore Dignity” across vulnerable communities.

For his pioneering work in socially and environmentally sustainable architecture, mentorship, and leadership in inclusive design through global programmes and indigenous advocacy.

For addressing urban and housing challenges by transforming public spaces, legalizing informal settlements, and promoting sustainable development. 

For its efforts to transition the city from a resource-intensive economy to a regenerative model focused on health, waste management, and ecotourism, while aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals.

For its pioneering approach to integrated and sustainable urban development, exemplified by its "Rabat a Sustainable and Inclusive City" vision.

For revolutionizing urban development by advocating for improved housing and living conditions for marginalized urban residents.

For its action devoted to fighting housing speculation and gentrification in central areas of three major cities in Brazil.

For developing training programmes that promote job creation and improve economic productivity in cities.

For creating city-wide social, economic, and environmental development solutions for all residents in the City of Braga.

For tackling the critical issue of plastic pollution and its detrimental impact on the urban environment.

For establishing and implementing the Fat, Oil and Grease Waste Recycling Programme (FOG) to deal with waste material from the hospitality industry.

For efforts in reducing disaster risks, enhancing resilience and improving infrastructure in favelas

For being effective in enabling European legislation, policies, and financing for sustainable urban development in cities and human settlements which can provide inspiration for parliaments and parliamentary assemblies in other regions of the world.

For offering a compelling model with global outreach that facilitates narratives and mobilization on sustainable urban development and is contributing to accelerating the implementation of the New Urban Agenda as a blueprint for the COVID-19 recovery.

For her innovative leadership in turning a failing public-private transport service into inclusive, accessible, cleaner and safer urban mass rapid transit system with transformative impacts especially regarding opportunities provided for women.

For his pioneering use of simple technology and recycling electronic waste to create innovative energy solutions for marginalized communities and families, small business owners, and refugees.

For its innovative approach on piloting a Shared Streets concept (Calles Compartidas) for low carbon cities

For its innovative housing provision project benefiting low and middle-income residents in Baoji City

For its role in providing safe, affordable social housing projects in Egypt

For organizing three World Cleanup Days (WCD) to tackle the global waste crisis and reduce carbon emissions

For being a leading example of a community-led change to eradicate extreme poverty in Kenya’s urban slums

For promoting holistic and broad-based approaches to ecological restoration through intelligent waste-management

For its leadership in the development of an urban policy that promotes sustainable housing and cities putting housing at the centre

For its holistic and integrated approach to affordable housing and community empowerment

For addressing energy efficient construction standards for housing, facilitating inclusive access to financial mechanisms and creating decent homes

For empowering entrepreneurs to produce eco-friendly constructions for families in substandard housing

For transforming lives through affordable housing provision, waste education and job opportunities