RestorLife Awards 2026 Are Open: A Global Call for Restoration Leaders
May 7, 2026
Restor Communications
The 2026 edition of the RestorLife Awards is now open, inviting applications from organisations and businesses working to restore and protect ecosystems worldwide.
Led by Restor in partnership with Ma Earth and UNCCD G20 Global Land Initiative, the awards recognise restoration efforts that demonstrate measurable ecological impact, long-term commitment, and strong community engagement. The programme builds on years of work supporting nature stewards with science, data, and access to funding.
The RestorLife Awards features two categories: the NGO Award, for organisations leading restoration on the ground, and the Responsible Business Leadership Award, for companies integrating nature restoration into their operations and investments.
Selected NGO finalists will run a three-week crowdfunding campaign, with the opportunity to unlock up to USD 15,000 in match funding supported by Ma Earth. The winner will also receive a USD 10,000 Prize from the G20 Global Land Initiative, recognising outstanding impact.
Applications are open from 7 May to 31 May 2026. Finalists will be announced in June, with winners recognised in July and at COP17 in August.
Organisations and businesses working to restore ecosystems and support local communities are encouraged to apply.
More information and applications are available at: https://about.restor.eco/campaign/restorlife-2026 and maearth.com
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About Restor:
Creating a world where every action positively impacts nature. Restor is an open-data, geospatial platform that offers nature stewards access to the latest ecological science for impact storytelling. With over 341,000+ sites, Restor is the largest network of community-led restoration and conservation efforts across the globe. Through Restor, governments, companies, impact funders, and financial institutions can connect and contribute to the regenerative use of the land we all depend on. Visit Restor and sign up today, and view our trailer.
Contact Details
Aleenah Masud
Comms, Restor
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About Ma Earth:
Ma Earth is a collective funding platform for community-led regeneration. Ma Earth runs participatory funding rounds where crowd donations are amplified through philanthropic matching funds, directing resources to grassroots nature projects worldwide. Funding Round 3 will distribute over USD $500,000 in matching funds to up to 100 community projects, with applications open between May 7-31, 2026. Conducted in partnership with the RestorLife Awards, Biome Trust, Naia Trust, and Hypercerts Foundation. Visit maearth.com to learn more.
Contact Details
Sophia Rokhlin
community@maearth.com
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About G20 Global Land Initiative:
The ambition of the G20 Global Initiative on Reducing Land Degradation and Enhancing Conservation of Terrestrial Habitats (G20 Global Land Initiative) is to scale land restoration in all terrestrial ecosystems to achieve a 50 percent reduction in degraded land by 2040. The Initiative, which was launched in 2020 under the G20’s Saudi Arabia Presidency, is hosted by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification based in Bonn, Germany.
Contact Details
Communications Coordinator
UNCCD G20 GLI
