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2020-12-15 | |
发布年 | 2020 |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | 国际 |
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Nairobi, 15 December 2020 – The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) today named seven young scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs and activists from across the globe as its 2020 Young Champions of the Earth. With solutions to harvest water from the air, recycle plastic into paving slabs, and motivate fishing boats to haul tonnes of plastic out of the ocean, these change-makers show how innovative ideas coupled with ambitious action can help solve some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. “Globally, young people are leading the way in calling for meaningful and immediate solutions to the triple planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution – we must listen,” said UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen. “As we enter this decisive decade where we work to cut emissions and protect and restore ecosystems, UNEP Young Champions demonstrate that all of us can contribute, starting where we are with what we have. Every single act for nature counts, and we need the entire spectrum of humanity to share this global responsibility and this profound opportunity.” The seven prize winners, all 30 years old or younger, were selected by a global jury of experts following a competitive public nomination. The 2020 Young Champions of the Earth are:
The spotlight on this year’s Young Champions of the Earth follows Friday’s announcement of the six 2020 Champions of the Earth, the UN’s highest environmental honour, awarded to seasoned environmental leaders whose actions are having a transformative impact on the environment. By amplifying news of the significant work being done on the environmental frontlines, the Young Champions of the Earth prize - part of UNEP’s #ForNature campaign - aims to inspire and motivate more young people to act for nature as we get ever closer to the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030), the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP 15) in Kunming in May 2021 and the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow in November 2021.
NOTES TO EDITORS About the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) UNEP is the leading global voice on the environment. It provides leadership and encourages partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations. About Young Champions of the Earth The Young Champions of the Earth prize is the United Nations Environment Programme's leading initiative to engage youth in tackling the world's most pressing environmental challenges. Seven winners were announced in December 2020. The winners are given funding and mentorship to support their environmental initiative. Since its inception in 2017, 28 environmental trailblazers have been recognised from every corner of the globe. For more information, please contact: Keishamaza Rukikaire, Head of News and Media, UN Environment Programme,
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