UN Environment Programme

Champions of the Earth

Champions of the Earth is the United Nations’ flagship global environmental award.

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Once threatened, Mexico’s “green jewel” has become a model of conservation

Unsung heroes of conservation: Indigenous people fight for forests

Young Champions

Young Champions of the Earth is a forward-looking prize designed to breathe life into the ambitions of brilliant young environmentalists.

See 2019 winners

Recycled plastic gavel brought to signify plastic pollution agreement

UNEP Champions and Young Champions of the Earth take home another environmental prize

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