Laureates
Olga Speranskaya, Russia
Champions of the Earth Laureate, 2011 - Science and Innovation
“I believe that chemical contamination of the environment and humans is the greatest threat we are facing now. However, by promoting environmentally sound elimination of hazardous waste, switching to environmentally friendly technologies, and finding safe alternatives to toxic chemicals, we will make a real change in achieving sustainable development.”
2007 Laureates
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AFRICA His Excellency Mr. Cherif Rahmani for advancing environmental law in Algeria and for addressing the issue of desertification. Biography | Acceptance Speech |
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ASIA AND THE PACIFIC Elisea 'Bebet' Gillera Gozun 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. Biography| Acceptance Speech |
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EUROPE Viveka Bohn of Sweden for playing a prominent role in multilateral negotiations and her leadership in global efforts to ensure chemical safety. Biography| Acceptance Speech |
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LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN Biography | Acceptance Speech |
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NORTH AMERICA Al Gore of the United States for making environmental protection a pillar of his public service and for educating the world on the dangers posed by rising greenhouse gas emissions. Biography| Acceptance Speech |
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WEST ASIA His Royal Highness Prince Hassan Bin Talal of Jordan for his belief in transboundary collaboration to protect the environment and for addressing environmental issues in a holistic manner. Biography| Acceptance Speech |
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UNEP SPECIAL PRIZE s Jacques Rogge and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) 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. Biography | Acceptance Speech |
