Selection
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.”
What makes a Champion of the Earth ?
We are looking to celebrate leaders and visionaries across all walks of life. We are searching for inspirational examples of the power of green initiatives to address environmental crises, and those that create and implement powerful solutions that set the stage for a sustainable Green Economy for the 21st century.
We seek to recognize living proof that amid today’s environmental and economic crises lay unprecedented opportunities for innovative solutions, fresh approaches and dynamic leadership – from policy action to grassroots initiatives.
UNEP will select a laureate for each of the following four categories:
- Policy Leadership
- Science & Innovation
- Entrepreneurial Vision
- Inspiration & Action
