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Canadian climate scientist Professor Katharine Hayhoe awarded United Nations’ flagship environmental honor in science and innovation category Hayhoe recognized for expertise and passion in communicating real effects of climate change

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 the Champion of the Earth for science and innovation.

From the Arctic to the Amazon, wildfires have been burning, devastating storms are becoming more frequent, a million species

In September 2019, the UN Environment Programme will honour Champions of the Earth, outstanding environmental leaders from the public and private sectors, and from civil society who have had a transformative positive impact on the envir

Through collective action, environmental protection can be achieved.

In September 2019, the UN Environment Programme will honour Champions of the Earth, outstanding environmental leaders from the public and private sectors, and from civil society who have had a transformative positive impact on the environment.

In September 2019, the UN Environment Programme will honour Champions of the Earth, outstanding environmental leaders from the public and private sectors, and from civil society who

A corporate titan with an unconventional agenda; the food specialists who looked outside the (takeaway) box; the ocean explorer whose name has become synonymous with conservation: these are just some of the environmental heroes who have dedicated t

The UN Environment Programme is delighted to work with partners to recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of the Champions of the Earth laureates. It is thanks to their generous efforts that we can continue to celebrate their success. Our partners support the journeys of the Champions of the Earth and Young Champions of the Earth.      Weibo