Deadline: 30 June 2016
The AEON Environmental Foundation and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity are seeking nominations for its Midori prize for Biodiversity 2016, with an aim to raise public awareness about the importance of biodiversity.
The MIDORI Prize honors three individuals who have made outstanding contributions to conservation and sustainable use at local and global levels, and who have influenced and strengthened various biodiversity-related efforts, as well as raised awareness about biodiversity.
Award Information
Each prize winner will be awarded a wooden plaque, a commemorative gift and a monetary prize of 100,000 US dollars.
Eligibility Criteria
- The MIDORI Prize is open to everyone contributing to conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in the field of practical action, science, policy or public awareness.
- The engagement of and collaboration between all stakeholders, including individual citizens, governments, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, researchers and the private sector are essential to safeguard the Earth’s biodiversity.
- Candidates must satisfy at least one of the following requirements:
- Achievement: Have made outstanding achievements that greatly contribute to biodiversity
- Potential: Have the ability to influence future activities related to biodiversity
- Impact: Have conducted work which has impacts on various activities for biodiversity around the world
- Accomplishment will be assessed on its:
- International contribution
- Contribution to conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity
- Social contribution
- Long-term perspective and continuity
- Creativity and originality
- Civic mindedness and breadth of perspective
- Efficacy and influence
How to Apply
Applicants must download the application form via given website.
Note: The Award Ceremony for the MIDORI Prize will be held in Cancún, Mexico, in December 2016
For more information, please visit Prize for Biodiversity.
