It is a great honor and pride to present the artistic masterpieces created during the Bridging Nations initiative. All paintings are inspired by the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set forth by the United Nations. These remarkable works of art were crafted by a diverse group of individuals, including students with various disabilities such as vision or hearing impairments, Down syndrome, and autism. Additionally, we welcomed children from orphanages, contributing to the rich tapestry of creativity and inclusion woven throughout this project.

The selection process by the jury was meticulous and inclusive, aligning with the esteemed standards of the French Academy. Each piece underwent evaluation based on criteria such as artistic quality, creativity, and alignment with the SDGs. Despite varying abilities and backgrounds, artworks were judged equally, ensuring representation of diverse perspectives. Through this process, the final selection embodies unity, diversity, and empowerment, core values of Bridging Nations.

Awarded Gold Medal

Awarded Silver Medal

The 17 SDGs from the Bridging Nations Muscat Edition

No poverty (SDG 1) End poverty in all its forms everywhere

Zero hunger (SDG 2) End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture

Good health and well-being (SDG 3): Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Quality education (SDG 4) Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

Gender equality (SDG 5) Achieve gender equality and empower all men and women

Clean water and sanitation (SDG 6) Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

Affordable and clean energy (SDG 7) Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

Decent work and economic growth (SDG 8) Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

Industry, innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9) Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation

Reduced inequalities (SDG 10) Reduce inequality within and among countries

Sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11) Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable

Responsible consumption and production (SDG 12) Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Climate action (SDG 13) Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts by regulating emissions and promoting developments in renewable energy

Life below water (SDG 14) Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Life on land (SDG 15) Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

Peace, justice, and strong institutions (SDG 16) Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

Partnerships for the goals (SDG 17) Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development