Champions of the Earth award

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About Champions of the Earth award:

It was established in 2005 and awarded by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
It is the UN’s highest environmental honour, recognises trailblazers at the forefront of efforts to protect people and the planet.
Every year, UNEP honours individuals and organizations working on innovative and sustainable solutions to address the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste. Champions transform our economies, innovate, lead political change, fight environmental injustice, and defend our natural resources.
Champions of the Earth are celebrated in four categories:
- Policy leadership – Public sector officials leading global or national action for the environment. They shape dialogue, lead commitments and act for the good of the planet.
- Inspiration and action – Leaders taking bold steps to inspire positive change to protect our world. They lead by example, challenge behavior and inspire millions.
- Entrepreneurial vision – Visionaries challenging the status quo to build a cleaner future. They build systems, create new technology and spearhead a groundbreaking vision.
- Science and innovation -Trailblazers pushing the boundaries of technology for profound environmental benefit. They invent possibilities for a more sustainable world.

Q1: What is the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)?

It is the leading environmental authority in the United Nations system. UNEP uses its expertise to strengthen environmental standards and practices while helping implement environmental obligations at the country, regional, and global levels.

News: Ecologist Madhav Gadgil named one of six ‘Champions of the Earth’ by UNEP