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United Nations Environment Programme UNEP Champions of the Earth Awards
 

2009 Laureates

In response to the UN-wide call to UNite to combact climate change, Champions of the Earth winners represent the cutting edge in innovative thinking and execution of these efforts. Winner names and information will be revealed at the award ceremony in Paris on 22 April.

 

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Policy Leadership
First to have held the distinction of two cabinet posts in this country.




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Policy Leadership
Could be called a morden day "David."


 


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Science &Innovation
Inspired to a career in innovation by seeing how seamlessly animals "fit" into their homes.




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Entrepreneurial Vision
Turns trash to cash.




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Entrepreneurial Vision
First electricity bill was source of greatest epiphany.

 



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Inspiration &Action
Feels a bird's eye view is the best way to see our planet.



 


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Next Generation Champions
Their trees thrive on "old news."




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