Champions of the Earth

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The United Nations Environment Programme established Champions of the Earth in 2005 as an annual awards programme to recognize outstanding environmental leaders at a policy level. Six awards are given out each year to a Laureate representing different geographical regions with one additional special prize.

The Champions of the Earth are invited to accept their award at an international ceremony which publicizes and encourages the worldwide replication of the achievements of the Champions. This special event has been held in Singapore last year and will continue to be held in Singapore in April 2007.

Singapore is a natural choice for such a global event as it has become an inspiration for other nations striving to achieve the goal of sustainable development. The fact that Singapore is also a leading international events hub makes the country an ideal location to host Champions of the Earth.

This awards programme is a successor to UNEP's Global 500 Roll of Honour.

1 Awardees
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His Excellency Mr. Cherif Rahmani, Algeria: for advancing environmental law in Algeria and for addressing the issue of desertification;

Elisea "Bebet" Gillera Gozun, Philippines: for pushing forward the environmental agenda in her native Philippines by winning the trust of business leaders, non-governmental organizations and political decision-makers alike;

Viveka Bohn, Sweden: for playing a prominent role in multilateral negotiations and her leadership in global efforts to ensure chemical safety;

Her Excellency Ms. Marina Silva, Brazil: for her tireless fight to protect the Amazon rainforest while taking into account the perspectives of people who use the resources in their daily lives;

Al Gore, United States: for making environmental protection a pillar of his public service and for educating the world on the dangers posed by rising greenhouse gas emissions;

His Royal Highness Prince Hassan Bin Talal, Jordan: for his belief in transboundary collaboration to protect the environment and for addressing environmental issues in a holistic manner;

Special Prize:

Jacques Rogge and the International Olympic Committee (IOC): for advancing the sport and environment agenda by providing greater resources to sustainable development and for introducing stringent environmental requirements for cities bidding to host Olympic Games