Business cooperations that are committed to sustainability and take responsibility at their supply chains make an important contribution to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.
Applications for the
International German Sustainability Award
are open until June 26.
The International German Sustainability Award (IDNP) recognizes companies that actively contribute to implementing the 2030 Agenda through global partnerships. The focus is on collaborations between actors based in Germany and partners in the Global South that jointly advance sustainable development and global climate protection.
From 2018 to 2022, the award was presented in cooperation with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Since 2023, it has continued as the International DNP to further expand its reach and impact.
In 2026, the DNP, together with its partner PRIMAVERA, will honor companies that actively accelerate the transition to a green, sustainable economy through partnerships on equal footing.
The award recognizes collaborations with companies or institutions from developing and emerging countries that make measurable contributions to sustainable development through joint projects. These partnerships are showcased as good practices to amplify their impact and inspire others to follow suit.
In 2025, PRIMAVERA received a special award from the International German Sustainability Award.
In 2025, the collaboration between PRIMAVERA and Bhutan is honored with a special award from the International German Sustainability Award. What once began as a search for pure natural raw materials has evolved into a partnership built on trust, respect, and shared goals.
Bhutan, with its guiding principle of Gross National Happiness, and PRIMAVERA, with its consistent focus on biodiversity, demonstrate how collaborations beyond traditional trade relationships can drive real transformation.
The award recognizes the development of regional value chains, the promotion of ecological agriculture, and the commitment to climate-neutral development. With projects such as “Terra Himalaya,” PRIMAVERA strengthens local farming structures, supports Bhutan’s vision of a sustainable future, and creates prospects for both people and nature.
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The most common questions about the competition.
For the seventh time, the GSA will be rewarding and motivating the participating companies in Germany and the Global South. Nomination, participation in the final round and the award itself are what drive these companies forward. Successful participants benefit from the GSA foundation's reporting and the media response.