Innovating for Humanity
Newsletter - February 2026

Opening the door to the next round of Prize submissions, spotlighting the latest Voices of Sustainability episode and continuing the stories driving impact forward.

About the Prize winners
 
Sustainability Insider
 
infocus
 
Sustainability Insider
 
 
 
Turning Waste Into Worth: Building Circular Food Systems
N&E Innovations, the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize Food category winner, was spotlighted by Fast Company for its work transforming food waste into scalable, circular solutions. The article explores how rethinking waste streams can strengthen food systems while reducing environmental impact and creating economic value across global supply chains.
 
Sustainability Insider
 
 
 
Powering the AI Era with Sustainable Energy
As artificial intelligence accelerates global innovation, a Forbes feature highlights a critical reality: advanced technologies depend on reliable energy. The article references the Zayed Sustainability Prize as part of the UAE’s broader platform supporting solutions at the intersection of clean energy, digital infrastructure and long-term sustainable growth.
 
Sustainability Insider
 
 
 
How Sustainable Cold Chains Are Unlocking Africa’s Exports
In a CNBC Africa interview, 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize winner Daniel Magallon of Base Foundation explains why sustainable cold-chain systems are becoming vital for protecting harvests, strengthening exports and building climate-resilient food supply chains across Africa.
 
Sustainability Insider
 
 
 
Sheikh Zayed’s Enduring Impact
An article in The National News traced the extraordinary global reach of the UAE’s Founding Father, with mosques, hospitals, schools and even airports bearing Sheikh Zayed’s name across the world — from Antarctica to London. The feature spotlighted the Zayed Sustainability Prize as a living extension of his vision.
 
Sustainability Insider
 
 
 
Voices of Sustainability with the 2026 Prize Winners
In episode 57 of Voices of Sustainability, host Omar Butti sits down with the three SME winners of the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize, Didi Gahn, Ronaldo Cohin and Marilia Lara, to discuss what it takes to turn ideas into scalable, real-world solutions. The conversation explores the realities of building sustainable businesses, from early experimentation and funding milestones to the challenges of scaling impact across markets.
 
Sustainability Insider
 
Youth in action
 
Youth in Action
 
What we are reading
 
Masdar’s second Green Bond raises USD1 billion
 
 
How AI is Reshaping Global Preparedness for Infectious Disease
 
Masdar’s second Green Bond raises USD1 billion
 
 
Dubai Announces new AI Literacy Programme for Schools
 
 
Masdar’s second Green Bond raises USD1 billion
 
 
Olympic Athletes take Climate Action at Winter Games
 
 
 
 

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