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Environmental Awards Worldwide The winners of the following renowned environmental awards are invited to the International Convention of Environmental Laureates Freiburg, Germany www.european-environment-foundation.eu Environmental Awards Worldwide Germany B.A.U.M.-Umweltpreis Given to engaged individuals and CEOs with responsibility for environmental and sustainability management. Europe Becquerel Prize Given by the European Commission to honour scientifi c, technical or managerial merit in the development of photovoltaic solar energy. Liechtenstein Binding-Prize for the Prices exemplary impulses and achievements in Protection of Nature and the area of the nature conservation and environ- Environment ment protection excellent. Japan Blue Planet Prize Given to individuals and organizations who have made outstanding achievements in scientifi c research. Germany Bruno H. Schubert Prize Honours scientifi c achievements and their practi- cal conversion in the area of nature conservation. International Champions of the Earth Award Prices outstanding visionaries and leaders in fi elds of policy, science, entrepreneurship and civil society action. Germany Deutscher Umweltpreis Awards outstanding achievements for environmen- (German Environmental Award) tal protection; the most renowned Environmental price of Germany. Germany Empowering People Award Aims to identify simple and appropriate techno- logical solutions and to make them visible and accessible to everyone. Italy Eni Award The award’s target is to monitor and promote the best research and the best scientists in the world in the fi eld of energy. USA Environmental Heroes The award recipients are chosen for their com- mitment to and achievements on behalf of our environment. Europe EuroNatue-Award Bestowed upon individuals for involvement in con- servation, environmental preservation, environ- mental education and sustainable development. Environmental Prizes 1 Environmental Awards Worldwide Spain Frontiers of Knowledge Awards Scientific award that seeks to recognize and en- courage world-class research and artistic creation. Netherlands Future for Nature Award Honours individuals for their internationally out- standing species protection efforts. Germany German Sustainability Award The award is endorsed by the German Federal Go- vernment, local and business associations, NGOs, among them UNESCO and UNICEF. The awards are presented to cities, companies and individuals. USA Global Environmental Citizen Bestowed annually upon an individual working to Award restore and protect the global environment. International Green Star Awards Recognizes individuals, organizations, govern- ments and companies who have demonstrated achievements in prevention, preparedness and response to environmental emergencies. USA IAIA Global Environment Award Awarded to a leading individual or institution that has made a major contribution to environmental sustainability or environmental justice. India Indira Gandhi Environment Awarded by Ministry of Environment and Forests, Award Government of India, in order to encourage public participation in environment. USA International Environmental Recognises individuals who have made outstan- Law Award ding contributions to find solutions for environ- mental problems through international law and institutions. Austria ÖGUT-Umweltpreis Austria‘s oldest environmental award, Awarded annually in several environmental categories. It is Austria‘s oldest environmental award. Sweden Right Livelihood Award Recognised as the world‘s premier award for per- “Alternativer Nobelpreis” sonal courage and social transformation. Switzerland Rolex Awards Bestowed upon pioneers whose innovative work contributes to the betterment of mankind. Environmental Prizes 2 Environmental Awards Worldwide USA, Canada Sierra Club John Muir Award Honors a distinguished record of leadership in national conservation causes, such as continuing John Muir‘s work of preservation and establish- ment of parks and wildernesses. Germany SolarWorld Einstein Award Given to individuals with outstanding contribu- tions in the field of solar energy use. UK The Ashden Awards Champions some of the world’s best green trailblazers who promotes practical, local energy solutions. USA The Goldman Environmental Recognises individuals for sustained and signi- Prize ficant efforts to protect and enhance the natural environment. USA The Heinz Awards Recognises outstanding individuals for their contributions in arts and humanities, environment, public policy, technology, economy and employ- ment. New Zealand The Hillary Laureates for Supports exceptional environmental world leaders Exceptional Leadership in or social entrepreneurs who embodies the humani- Climate Change Solutions tarian commitment of Sir Edmund Hillary. Germany The Nuclear-Free Future Award Given to individuals fighting for a nuclear-free future. It has honoured and helped to facilitate the on-going work of initiatives struggling to undo nuclear dangers. Australia The Peter Rawlinson Conservati- Established in recognition of Rawlinson‘s outstan- on Award / ACF ding contribution to the environment and of his untiring work for conservation organisations. Norway The Rachel Carson Prize Awarding women with outstanding commitment to nature and environment. UK The Sheila McKechnie Recognises outstanding contributions that a new Foundation Campaigner Award generation of campaigners make towards achie- ving social, environmental and economic justice. Norway The Sophie Prize Awarded to persons or organizations that have created awareness of and initiated alternatives to modern-day development in a pioneering manner. Environmental Prizes 3 Environmental Awards Worldwide UK The St Andrews Prize for Recognizes significant contributions to environ- the Environment mental conservation. USA TIME Magazine / Hero of Given by TIME Magazine to individuals who made the Environment an outstanding contribution to the environment. France Trophée de Femmes Supports women with extraordinary commitment to nature and the environment. USA Tyler Prize for Environmental Recognises individuals who have contributed in an Achievement outstanding manner to preserve and enhance the environment of the world. Switzerland Umweltpreis Schweiz Goes to entrepreneurs with extraordinary achie- vements in environmental protection. International UNEP Sasakawa Prize Goes to outstanding individuals and organisations for significant contribution to the protection of the environment and the promotion of sustainable development. Oman UNESCO Sultan Qaboos Prize Recognizes outstanding contributions by indivi- for Environmental Preservation duals, groups of individuals, institutes or organi- zations in the management or preservation of the environment, consistent with the policies, aims and objectives of UNESCO. Sweden Volvo Environment Prize Given for outstanding innovations or scientific discoveries which in broad terms fall within the environmental field. UK Whitley Awards Awarded to outstanding nature conservationists around the world to recognize some of the world’s most dynamic conservation leaders. United Arab Zayed Future Energy Prize Celebrates achievements that reflect impact, inno- Emirates vation, long-term vision and leadership in renewa- ble energy and sustainability. United Arab Zayed International Prize Recognises and promotes pioneering contribu- Emirates for the Environment tions in the fields of environment and sustainable development. Environmental Prizes 4.