The United Nations Environment Programme
(UNEP) Sasakawa Environment Prize
The UNEP Sasakawa Environment Prize is awarded
annually to leading environmentalists and recognizes
the work of these individuals at the global level.
The annual award of US$50,000.00 was increased to
US$200,000.00 in 1990, making it one of the world's
most valuable environmental prizes. more»
Global Business Award
A global business award for environmental achievement
was organized in 2000 by the International Chamber
of Commerce, under the patronage of UNEP, to recognize,
award and highlight outstanding environmental achievements
by companies operating in the developing world and
economies in transition. more»
Global 500
To encourage individuals and community action in defense
of the environment, the United Nations Environment
Programme launched the Global 500 Roll of Honour in
1987. The Award is granted every year to individuals
and organizations for outstanding achievements in
the protection and improvement of the environment.
The Award, which was initially to last five years,
has grown in prestige, attracting worldwide public
and political attention and support. Since its inception,
634 individuals and organizations worldwide have received
the Global 500 Award in the adult category. more»
Youth Environment Award
UNEP launched its Global 500 Youth Environmental
Award during the World Environment Day celebrations
held during the united Nations Conference on Environment
and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,
in June 1992. The Award is intended to recognize the
contribution made by young people who have distinguished
themselves in the field of environmental protection.
Since 1993, the first year of the Award, 36 individuals
and organizations have received the Global 500 Award
in the youth category. more»
