Application Deadline: 10 February, 2024
LOCATION: United Nations
The Wangari Maathai Forest Champions Award recognises inspiring individuals who have helped to conserve, restore, and sustainably manage forests. The award was established by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF) in 2012 in memory of Kenyan environmentalist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai.
ELIGIBILITY:
Applicants should be nominated by a third party.
Nominees may be individual persons, living or recently deceased.
Professional and research contributions will only be considered if they are conducted outside of work-related responsibilities.
Applications received from a nominee’s family member or business partner are not eligible for consideration.
BENEFIT:
The awardee/s will receive a cash prize of $USD 20,000.
The awardee/s will receive travel support to participate in a prestigious international forest event. This will provide the recipient with the opportunity to present their ideas and work to a larger audience, gain visibility and build their network.
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