2026 Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Macquarie Community Resilience Prize! Learn more about selected teams below.

Meet the 2026 Macquarie Community Resilience Prize Winners

Congratulations the winners of the Macquarie Community Resilience Prize, powered by MIT Solve.

Across Australia, the Pacific and Brazil, these six winning organizations demonstrate what climate resilience looks like in action, showcasing innovative, community-led solutions to climate resilience, from clean energy access to sustainable agriculture and disaster preparedness. They focus on building local skills, creating jobs, and empowering communities to drive long-term impact.

Each winner will receive funding, along with a dedicated support program including access to workshops, coaching, in-kind resources and mentorship by Macquarie employees.

Action Aid Australia

Women Off-Grid Solar in Vanuatu

Selected for its integrated approach to climate resilience and gender equity, empowering women in Vanuatu to lead clean energy adoption while building sustainable livelihoods and strengthening community infrastructure.

Engineers Without Borders Australia

Circular Solar Resilience Hub in Timor Leste

Chosen for its scalable, circular economy approach that repurposes solar infrastructure to strengthen community resilience, while creating technical training and employment pathways in Timor-Leste.

Raks Agricultural Technology

Raks Irrigation Intelligence operating in Brazil

Recognised for its precision irrigation technology that supports climate-adapted agriculture, helping farmers improve water efficiency while building skills and resilience within rural communities.

University of New South Wales

Fixim Solar operating in Vanuatu

Chosen for its practical, community-led model that trains local technicians to repair and maintain solar systems, improving energy reliability while creating long-term employment and skills pathways.

Citizens of the Reef

Reef Census Skills Training in Australia

Recognised for its innovative use of artificial intelligence and community-led monitoring to protect the Great Barrier Reef, while training young First Nations people in environmental stewardship and building future-focused skills.

Instituto Codifica

Retratos das Enchentes in Brazil

Selected for its use of citizen-generated data to improve disaster preparedness and response in vulnerable communities, demonstrating a powerful model for inclusive, community-driven climate adaptation.