2014 Champions of the Earth Award Ceremony
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Channel: UN Environment Programme · 2014 · Science & Technology
On 19 November, the United Nations most prestigious award on the environment - the Champions of the Earth - celebrated a decade of recognizing the outstanding contributions of policy makers, innovators and advocates to our greatest planetary cause. Co-hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Smithsonian, the 2014 Award Ceremony and Gala Dinner was held at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum and recognized the achievements oflaureates across the categories of Policy Leadership, Science & Innovation, Entrepreneurial Vision and Inspiration & Action. To especially mark its 10th Anniversary, a special category of Lifetime Leadership was also awarded to honor a select few whose lifetime work and commitment to conservation has made a vital and lasting impact on the well-being of humanity and our natural environment. Learn more at www.unep.org/champions
