Nominations for the 2020 edition of the UNEP’s Champions of the Earth award is now Open. The Award which was established in 2005 is the United Nation highest environmental honour.
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Objectives of the UNEP’s Champions of the Earth award
- To recognize the contribution of outstanding leaders from government, civil society and the private sector whose actions have had a positive impact on the environment
- The award celebrates visionaries in four categories: Policy leadership; Inspiration and action; Entrepreneurial vision, and Science and innovation.
“At a time when humanity continues to wreak havoc on our environment, we celebrate those individuals, communities, businesses and governments who go the extra mile to protect the earth.” – Inger Andersen, Executive Director of UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
The nomination process
- Every year, Champions are selected from hundreds of nominees globally, submitted during a public nominating process.
- Once submitted, a team of UN Environment Programme (UNEP) staff research and prepare detailed profiles of each candidate, their achievements and qualifications.
- The profiles are reviewed by a broader group of UNEP experts before submission to a jury who select the laureates.
Nomination Timeline/Selection Process
- The 2020 nomination opens on 20 January 2020.
- January 2020 – Submissions open. The criteria for selection are:
- March 2020 – Deadline for submissions. All nominations must be received by 20 March 2020, accompanied by appropriate supporting materials.
- March 2020 – UN Environment Programme review. Winners are shortlisted and a team of UN Environment Programme staff reviews the list of nominees and prepares a shortlist to be submitted before a global jury.
- May 2020 – Award laureates are chosen. A global jury comprised of high-profile individuals from different United Nations agencies and international organizations reviews the shortlist of nominations and selects their winning choice in each award category. Their decision is final.
- October 2020 – Laureates are announced. Winners are disclosed publicly during a gala ceremony recognizing their achievement. The awards will be presented to this year’s laureates at a ceremony later this year.
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