WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities
Move As One Coalition
The coalition has reframed transportation as a civic issue by combining grassroots organizing with policy change in Manila and the Philippines, bringing commuters, workers and everyday users into decision-making.
CONGRATULATIONS
WESOLVE FOUNDATION AND PARTNERS
In the Philippines, just 6% of residents own cars, yet transport systems still prioritize private vehicles. Launched during the nationwide disruption of COVID-19 in Manila, the Move As One Coalition has helped create safer, more dignified and more accessible transport systems across multiple modes for users and workers.
ABOUT THE WRI ROSS CENTER PRIZE FOR CITIES
Businesses, NGOs, community groups, local governments and collaborations of all types of organizations and individuals from the public, private and not-for-profit sectors may apply.
- Be celebrated on a global stage
- Win a cash prize of $250,000; $25,000 each for four runners-up
- Gain exposure to international media and a world-class jury
- Join a global network of urban experts and changemakers
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2025-2026 SUBMISSIONS
334 APPLICANTS 230 CITIES 77 COUNTRIES
TIMELINE
SUBMISSIONS OPEN
25 February
2025
SUBMISSIONS CLOSE
28 May
2025
FINALISTS ANNOUNCEMENT
January
2026
AWARDS SELECTION BY JURY
February
2026
AWARDS CELEBRATION
April
2026
LAST CYCLE'S WINNERS
PRIZE JURY
The distinguished WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities Jury draws on their unique and diverse experiences and expertise to select the grand prize winner from five finalists through a deliberative process.
ADVISORY COUNCIL
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