The "Japan Nature Conservation Award" recognizes Japan's top nature conservation and biodiversity conservation activities. This year marks the 26th year since the award's predecessor, the Shin Numata Award, was established. We are now accepting applications for the "2026 Japan Nature Conservation Award." Grand prizes will be selected from three categories: Conservation Practice, Education and Outreach, and Children/Students. Winners will be announced on October 17, 2026 (Anniversary of the founding of the Nature Conservation Society of Japan). The award ceremony will be held by visiting the activity sites of each award-winning group, scheduled for around October-December 2026. The "Japan Nature Conservation Award" was established in 2014 by the Public Interest Incorporated Foundation, Nature Conservation Society of Japan (Chairman: Toshiyuki Tsuchiya), on the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the "Nature Conservation Charter." Its predecessor, the "Shin Numata Award," was established in 2001 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Nature Conservation Society of Japan's founding, making this the 26th year since the Shin Numata Award. To date, a total of 69 organizations and individuals have received the Grand Prize and Special Awards (97 cases in total including the Shin Numata Award). We look forward to receiving applications from across the country again this year. Details here 2026 Japan Nature Conservation Award Special Website Activities of the 2025 Nature Conservation Award winners and scenes from the award ceremony Organizer Public Interest Incorporated Foundation, Nature Conservation Society of Japan Sponsors IUCN-J (IUCN National Committee for Japan), Nature Conservation Charter Promotion Council Application Deadline August 20, 2026 Announcement of Winners October 17, 2026 (Anniversary of the founding of the Nature Conservation Society of Japan) Eligibility All individuals and organizations, including children, adults, corporations, and local gover