UNEP Invites Nominations for Top Environmental Award - deadline 31 March 2015

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The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is inviting nominations for the 2015 Champions of the Earth—the United Nations flagship environment award, which recognizes outstanding environmental visionaries and leaders and seeks to build momentum for the transition to a sustainable future.

Nominations

UNEP invites nominations from individuals who have made a significant contribution globally, regionally and beyond, to the protection and sustainable management of the environment and natural resources. Deadline for receipt of nominations for 2015 is on 31 March 2015. Candidates will be judged by a senior UNEP panel.

Persons may nominate themselves, their own organizations, or a third party whom they believe should receive recognition. All nominations must be supported by three referees.

Press clippings, testimonials and photographs may be sent to support the nomination. Please do not send books, videos etc. Short-listed applicants will be contacted for further supporting information.

You can fill out the nomination form here

Background information

Since its establishment in 2005, the prize has honored individuals and organizations at the cutting edge of innovative thinking on environmental challenges—men and women whose actions and leadership have contributed to ensuring the environment can serve as a driver of sustainable development. UNEP’s Champions have demonstrated that change is not just possible, but is happening across the globe.

This year, as the world gears up to adopt a new sustainable development agenda and conclude a global agreement that aims to tackle definitively the threat of climate change, UNEP is particularly interested in individuals and organizations all over the world that show leadership and are taking action on sustainable development and climate change. Women and youth nominees are also strongly encouraged.

“Champions of the Earth are outstanding environmental leaders, thinkers and achievers who have stood up to be counted and have often challenged the status quo to show us the way towards a sustainable future,” said UN Under-Secretary-General and UNEP Executive Director, Achim Steiner.  

The Awards will recognize exemplary leaders in the following categories: Policy Leadership, Science and Innovation, Entrepreneurial Vision, and Inspiration and Action.

There wereeight laureates in 2014 - see photo below:

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See more on the 2014 Champions of the Earth Award Ceremony in the video below:

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For further information on the Earth Award, visit UNEPs webpage.

Contact info:

UNEP Newsdesk (Nairobi), on Tel. +254 725 939 620 or e-mail unepnewsdesk@unep.org