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UNEP’s "Champion of the Earth" Lifetime Achievement Award
Context
Madhav Gadgil, a prominent Indian ecologist, has been awarded the prestigious "Champion of the Earth" award for 2024 by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). This award is considered the highest environmental honor given by the UN and is presented annually to individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to environmental protection.
Key Highlights:
- Award Category: Gadgil was recognized in the "lifetime achievement" category for his decades-long work in environmental conservation, especially in India.
- Gadgil's Contribution:
- Gadgil has worked for over 60 years, focusing on research, community engagement, and policymaking related to environmental protection.
- He is best known for his work in the Western Ghats, a biodiversity hotspot in India.
- His research and advocacy helped bring attention to the fragile ecosystems in this region, which are under threat from industrialization and climate change.
- Gadgil’s Approach:
- Throughout his career, Gadgil has been a "people’s scientist". He has always emphasized the importance of community-driven conservation, which involves local people in the protection of their ecosystems.
- His work has also influenced policy decisions at both the state and national levels.
- Other 2024 Awardees: Alongside Gadgil, five other individuals and organizations were also honored in different categories:
- Sonia Guajajara (Brazil) – Policy Leadership category for her work with indigenous people.
- Amy Bowers Cordalis (USA) – Inspiration and Action category for indigenous rights advocacy.
- Gabriel Paun (Romania) – Inspiration and Action category for environmental defense.
- Lu Qi (China) – Science and Innovation category for environmental science contributions.
- Sekem (Egypt) – Entrepreneurial Vision category for sustainable agriculture.
The Western Ghats Report (Gadgil Report):
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