United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) is seeking nominations for the 2012 Champions of the Earth – the United Nations’ flagship environment award is aimed at recognizing the outstanding visionaries and leaders in the fields of policy, science, entrepreneurship and civil society action.
Nominations are invited from individuals who have made a significant contribution globally, regionally and beyond, to the protection and sustainable management of the environment and natural resources.
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.
Award Categories
Policy, Leadership, Science and Innovation, Entrepreneurial Vision, and Inspiration and Action
About 2012 Champions of the Earth Awards
The award ceremony of 2012 is in the run up to Rio+20 or two decades after the Rio Earth Summit of 1992 that established treaties on biodiversity, climate change and land desertification and set the course for contemporary sustainable development. It also comes 40 years after the Stockholm Conference that established the UN Environment Program (UNEP).
The 2012 Champions of the Earth Awards will be especially interested in candidates whose achievements can be significantly linked to the outcomes of Stockholm in 1972 and Rio in 1992. Nominations of individuals and organizations providing leadership and creative contributions towards Rio+20 — under its twin themes of (a) a green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication; and (b) the institutional framework for sustainable development – will also be keenly considered.
Last date for submission of nominations is October 31, 2011
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