'Champions of the Earth'
proclaimed by UN environmental agency
22 April 2009 – A French aerial photographer, an Ethiopian youth
organization and the largest manufacturer of wind turbines in Asia are
among the innovators named as 2009 Champions of the Earth by the UN
Environment Programme (UNEP).
The annual prize, established in 2004, rewards individuals who have
made a notable contribution to the protection and sustainable
management of the Earth's environment and natural resources.
“Today we celebrate and honour seven catalysts of positive
environmental change who…have challenged the status quo and
demonstrated across communities and countries new and
transformational solutions to persistent and emerging environmental
threats,” Achim Steiner, UNEP’s Executive Director said as he
presented the awards at a Paris gala.
This year, the awards – which are hosted in conjunction with the annual
Business for the Environment Summit (B4E) – moved away from
geographical distribution to recognize achievements in the areas of
Policy Leadership, Science and Innovation, Entrepreneurial Vision,
Inspiration and Action, and Next-Generation Champions.
“Passion, creativity, intellect, vision and drive unites each of our 2009
winners—key qualities urgently needed with less than 230 days to go to
the crucial UN Climate Change Convention meeting in December,” Mr.
Steiner said.
This year’s winners are: Norwegian Environment Minister Erik Solheim;
tropical forest and climate campaigner Kevin Conrad; photographic and
public awareness pioneer Yann Arthus-Bertrand; wind power
entrepreneur Tulsi Tanti; biomimicry specialist Janine Benyus; recycling
innovator Ron Gonen; and the Ethiopian youth organization Tena Kebena.
No monetary reward is attached to the prize - each laureate receives a
trophy specially designed for the occasion and realized in
environmentally-friendly materials.
Past Champions of the Earth winners include, among others: Helen
Clark, the former Prime Minister of New Zealand and present head of
the UN Development Programme; Prince Albert II of Monaco; Ms.
Massoudeh Ebtekar, the former Vice President of Iran; Mikhail
Gorbachev of the Russian Federation; Prince Hassan Bin Talal of
Jordan; Jacques Rogge and the International Olympic Committee; and Al
Gore, the former Vice-President of the United States.
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proclaimed by UN environmental agency
22 April 2009 – A French aerial photographer, an Ethiopian youth
organization and the largest manufacturer of wind turbines in Asia are
among the innovators named as 2009 Champions of the Earth by the UN
Environment Programme (UNEP).
The annual prize, established in 2004, rewards individuals who have
made a notable contribution to the protection and sustainable
management of the Earth's environment and natural resources.
“Today we celebrate and honour seven catalysts of positive
environmental change who…have challenged the status quo and
demonstrated across communities and countries new and
transformational solutions to persistent and emerging environmental
threats,” Achim Steiner, UNEP’s Executive Director said as he
presented the awards at a Paris gala.
This year, the awards – which are hosted in conjunction with the annual
Business for the Environment Summit (B4E) – moved away from
geographical distribution to recognize achievements in the areas of
Policy Leadership, Science and Innovation, Entrepreneurial Vision,
Inspiration and Action, and Next-Generation Champions.
“Passion, creativity, intellect, vision and drive unites each of our 2009
winners—key qualities urgently needed with less than 230 days to go to
the crucial UN Climate Change Convention meeting in December,” Mr.
Steiner said.
This year’s winners are: Norwegian Environment Minister Erik Solheim;
tropical forest and climate campaigner Kevin Conrad; photographic and
public awareness pioneer Yann Arthus-Bertrand; wind power
entrepreneur Tulsi Tanti; biomimicry specialist Janine Benyus; recycling
innovator Ron Gonen; and the Ethiopian youth organization Tena Kebena.
No monetary reward is attached to the prize - each laureate receives a
trophy specially designed for the occasion and realized in
environmentally-friendly materials.
Past Champions of the Earth winners include, among others: Helen
Clark, the former Prime Minister of New Zealand and present head of
the UN Development Programme; Prince Albert II of Monaco; Ms.
Massoudeh Ebtekar, the former Vice President of Iran; Mikhail
Gorbachev of the Russian Federation; Prince Hassan Bin Talal of
Jordan; Jacques Rogge and the International Olympic Committee; and Al
Gore, the former Vice-President of the United States.
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