UN Environment Programme

Champions of the Earth

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

Nominate a champion

Nominations open for 2025 Champions of the Earth award with a focus on climate action

UNEP’s 2024 Champions of the Earth recognizes six bold environmental leaders

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

Young environmentalist helps to save the planet by charting religious landholdings

Wanted: Youth tackling the triple planetary crisis

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