2019 Champions of the Earth

The 2019 Champions of the Earth are part of a legacy of people whose effective action led to the environmental victories that have transformed our societies for the better.

By showcasing news of the significant work being done on the environmental frontlines, the Champions of the Earth awards aim to inspire and motivate more people to act for nature.

Ant Forest

Inspiration and Action
For turning the green good deeds of half a billion people into green trees planted in some of China’s most arid regions, Ant Forest mini-programme has been awarded Champion of…

Costa Rica

Policy Leadership
A celebrated world leader in sustainability, Costa Rica has been chosen as Champion of the Earth for policy leadership because of its pioneering role in the protection of nature an…

Fridays for Future Movement

Inspiration and Action
Fridays for Future is a dynamic global student movement pushing for immediate action on climate change through active campaigning and advocacy. It was chosen as Champion of the Ear…

Patagonia

Entrepreneurial Vision
Since Patagonia was founded in 1973 by renowned environmentalist and entrepreneur Yvon Chouinard, the US outdoor apparel brand has won plaudits for its sustainable supply chains an…

Professor Katharine Hayhoe

Science and Innovation
For her stalwart commitment to quantifying the effects of climate change and her tireless efforts to transform attitudes, Canadian climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe was chosen as…

Award Categories

Lifetime Achievement

Policy Leadership

Inspiration and Action

Science and Innovation

Entrepreneurial Vision
All Laureates
Laureates by Category
Laureates by Year

The Champions of the Earth award, the UN’s highest environmental honour, recognizes outstanding leaders from government, civil society and the private sector whose actions have a transformative impact on the environment.

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