Evaluation Framework
Evaluation Framework and Dimensions
Sustainability Action Award
The award is presented in three classes: Gold, Silver and Bronze. The assessment includes two main sections: Performance Summary (30 points), and Project Description (70 points). Both sections are assessed using these dimensions:
Livable and Sustainable City Award
The award is presented in two classes: Outstanding and Excellent. Aligned with UN SDG 11, this recognizes cities’ efforts in building inclusive, safe, and sustainable communities. Cities face challenges in addressing inequality, climate change, and infrastructure while enhancing quality of life through SDG 11 principles. The evaluation dimensions reflect cities’ needs for participatory governance, resilience, and cultural vitality, emphasizing smart planning for inclusive communities:
The Outstanding Chief Sustainability Officer Award
Recommending institutions must submit nominations following the Outstanding Chief Sustainability Officer Award Selection Guidelines. Scoring will be conducted across the following dimensions, based on the information submitted by nominators:
