United Nations Champion of the Earth 2015: The National Geographic Society
Geschreven op 7-10-2015 - Erik van Erne. Geplaatst in Niet gecategoriseerd
The National Geographic Society, one of the largest nonprofit scientific and educational institutions in the world will receive the Champions of the Earth Award in the category of Science and Innovation. For over 127 years, National Geographic has funded thousands of research, conservation and education programs around the globe, creating a community of explorers who have opened our eyes to the wonders of our living planet, taken us to new frontiers, and illuminated the plight of critical species.
The Champions of the Earth award is the United Nations highest environmental honour recognizing visionary people and organisations all over the world that exemplify leadership and advocate action on sustainable development, climate change and a life of dignity for all. Past winners in the fields of policy, science, entrepreneurship, and civil society action include Sylvia Earle, Mario Molina, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Tommy Remengesau, Jr., Felipe Calderon, Tsakhia Elbergdoj, Al Gore, Mikhail Gorbachev and Marina Silva.
On 27 September 2015, UNEP honoured five individuals and organizations with the Champions of the Earth Award in New York. UNEP Goodwill Ambassador Ian Somerhalder emceed the Gala with Nikki Reed and fellow UNEP Goodwill Ambassador Gisele Bündchen attended the event and presented the final award.
2015 is the time for global action to adopt the post-2015 Sustainable Development Agenda and to reach an agreement on climate change. The award supports this process by illustrating, through the examples of the laureates, that the transition to a low-carbon, resource-efficient, inclusive and sustainable world is not just possible, but already in progress.
See also: United Nations Champions of the Earth 2011: And The Winners Are….
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