The Korea Federation for Environmental Movements (KFEM)/Friends of Earth Korea is seeking nominations for the forth ‘SBS Eco Water Awards’ from those who have worked to protect water environments in Korea and the world. The awards will be presented in November 2011 in partnership with Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) and Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Korea.
Purpose:
The ‘SBS Eco Water Awards’ are given in recognition for contributions of individuals, communities and institutions to protect water environments and to improve water resources management and water quality in a sustainable way. The awards hope to honor those who work to find sustainable solutions to diverse challenges that arise in water resources management and water related ecosystem conservation. Though water is essential for the survival of many forms of life, water shortage and contamination due to rapid population and economic growth, industrialization and urbanization are posing big threats to human and other life forms on the Earth. The awards are an effort to restore the availability of clean and safe water and healthy environment for the future generations.
Awards
The awards ceremony will be held in Seoul, South Korea in November 2011. The winner of the Gala Prize will be given a monetary prize of 20,000 US dollars as well as a certificate.
Sections and Criteria
There are five sections in the awards which are citizens’ actions, society and culture, research and education, policy and environmental business administration, and international accomplishments. The Gaia Prize for the international accomplishments section will be given to an individual or institution working outside of South Korea.
Award winners will be chosen by the award committee, and a TV crew from the SBS accompanied by some youth award recipients will visit the winner of the Gaia Prize in October to produce a short TV documentary about the achievements of the winner.
Last date for submission of nominations is September 23, 2011
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