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UN SDG ACTION AWARDS
TOP 10 – SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS

UN SDG ACTION AWARDS

AWARD FOUNDED: 2019 RECENT WINNER: SMARTEL CEO: ISRAEL SMART
The UN SDG Action Awards celebrate the individuals and organisations pursuing the Sustainable Development Goals. It highlights initiatives that promote sustainable and inclusive societies, often focusing on concepts such as“ Hope in Action” and emphasising creativity, innovation and mobilisation.
Smartel, winner in the 2025 Creativity category, proves food can grow anywhere. Its modular hydroponic system allows for soil-free farming, growing crops in nutrient-enriched water. It is also dedicated to generating new economic opportunities and livelihoods for women, youth and smallholder farmers.

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