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2007 Laureates
The United Nations Environment Programme announced on 1 February 2007 that seven leaders whose achievements range from chemical safety, sustainable waste management and the greening of sporting events to the conservation of deserts, rainforests and the global climate were to be honoured as UNEP Champions of the Earth 2007.
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Champions of the Earth Award Ceremony
The seven Champions of the Earth for 2007 were honoured during a special awards ceremony in Singapore on 19 April 2007, during which they received the Champions of the Earth trophy and made brief acceptance presentations.
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B4E Summit
To further mark the event, the UN Environment Programme and the convened the inaugural , in Singapore on 19 and 20 April 2007.
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Winners 2007
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 AFRICA
for advancing environmental law in Algeria and for addressing the issue of desertification.
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 ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
for pushing forward the environmental agenda in her native Philippines by winning the trust of business leaders, non-governmental organizations and political decision-makers alike.
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 EUROPE
of Sweden for playing a prominent role in multilateral negotiations and her leadership in global efforts to ensure chemical safety.
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 LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN of Brazil for her tireless fight to protect the Amazon rainforest while taking into account the perspectives of people who use the resources in their daily lives.
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 NORTH AMERICA
of the United States for making environmental protection a pillar of his public service and for educating the world on the angers posed by rising greenhouse gas emissions.
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 WEST ASIA
of Jordan for his belief in transboundary collaboration to protect the environment and for addressing environmental issues in a holistic manner.
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UNEP SPECIAL PRIZE
for advancing the sport and environment agenda by providing greater resources to sustainable development and for introducing stringent environmental requirements for cities bidding to host Olympic Games.
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