Build up Nepal Wins the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Climate Action Category
Summary
Build up Nepal has won the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize for its innovative eco-bricks that reduce construction emissions and provide affordable, resilient housing.
Key Points
- Build up Nepal won the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Climate Action category for sustainable, low-carbon construction.
- The organisation produces interlocking compressed earth bricks (eco-bricks) that cut construction emissions by 75%.
- Build up Nepal has created over 12,000 resilient homes and nearly 2,000 green jobs, housing 58,000 people and avoiding 110,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.
- The $1 million prize fund will help scale operations to rebuild 10,000 homes, train 1,500 masons, and integrate eco-brick technology into Nepal's building codes.
