Laureates
Louis Palmer, Switzerland
Champions of the Earth Laureate, 2011 - Inspiration and Action
“My aim is that every country will send an electric car to join the World Advanced Vehicle Expedition, so we can show that the entire planet wants to change and get away from fossil fuels to renewable energies.”
2009 Laureates
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Policy Leadership (co-winner) Mr. Erik Solheim Minister of the Environment and International Development, Norway First to hold the distinction of two cabinet posts in this country. Biography | Poster | Acceptance Speech ( video / text ) | Video |
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Policy Leadership (co-winner) Mr. Kevin Conrad and the Coalition for Rainforest Nations Could be called a modern day "David." Biography | Poster | Acceptance Speech ( video / text ) | Video |
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Science & Innovation Ms. Janine Benyus President, Biomimicry Institute Inspired to a career in innovation by how seamlessly animals "fit" into their homes. Biography | Poster | Acceptance Speech ( video / text ) | Video |
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Entrepreneurial Vision Mr Ron Gonen RecycleBank Turns trash to cash. Biography | Poster | Acceptance Speech ( video / text ) | Video |
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Entrepreneurial Vision Mr. Tulsi Tanti Suzlon Energy First electricity bill was source of greatest epiphany. Biography | Poster | Acceptance Speech ( video / text ) | Video |
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Inspiration & Action Mr. Yann Arthus-Bertrand Photographer and Founding President, GoodPlanet.org Feels a bird's eye view is the best way to see our planet. Biography | Poster | Acceptance Speech ( video / text ) | Video |
