Laureates
H.E Felipe Calderon, Mexico
Champions of the Earth Laureate, 2011 - Policy Leadership
“There is a clear way in which we can fight climate change and at the same time fight extreme poverty in our countries. And the answer to that is the green economy.”
2008 Laureates
Africa
Dr. Balgis Osman-Elasha
Dr. Balgis Osman-Elasha, a senior scientist from Sudan, is at the forefront of global research on climate change. A leading author of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports, she has produced groundbreaking work on global warming - the defining challenge of our era - in Africa, with an emphasis on northern and eastern Africa.
Dr. Osman-Elasha's emphasis on global warming and adaptation in Sudan is vital given the strong interlinkages between climate change and conflict in the country. Her work as a prominent researcher on climate change makes her a true role model for women in Africa.
The award also recognizes Dr. Osman-Elasha's efforts to educate Sudanese university students about the issue of climate change, thus raising awareness among the country's new generation.
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