Champions of the Earth award:
India’s veteran ecologist, Madhav Gadgil has been named as one of the six ‘Champions of the Earth award’ for 2024.
- Champions of the Earth award 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 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.
