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From XXXX applicants from XX countries across the globe. We have curated XX candidates to win WAFA 2026. Voting is closed at XX January 2026 XX PM CET

WATER

AIR

FOOD

YOUTH

PAST AWARDS WINNERS

2024

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2023

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2022

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OUR SELECTION COMMITTEE

Omar Hayat earned a first-class degree in Engineering and a Ph.D. in catalytic kinetics from Imperial College, London University. He continued there as a postdoctoral fellow. He has extensive knowledge of transport emissions, notably their effect on the environment and human health.

Omar Hayat

Elizabeth Boye is a sustainability and ESG specialist with over 25 years of international experience. Currently with EFRAG, she develops European sustainability reporting standards and helps organizations implement complex EU requirements like CSRD and CSDDD. She specializes in translating regulatory complexity into practical solutions that create business value and sustainable impact.

Elizabeth Boye

Dr. Baby is a renowned water and sanitation expert with extensive international experience. He has held senior positions at Oxford Policy Management, IRC Netherlands, and Kerala Water Authority, working with organizations including the World Bank, UNDP, and UNICEF. He won the 2018 WAFA Water Award for his innovative rainwater conservation programme.y. He continued there as a postdoctoral fellow. He has extensive knowledge of transport emissions, notably their effect on the environment and human health.

Dr. V. Kurian Baby

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