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The 2019 Champions of the Earth are part of a legacy of people whose effective action led to the environmental victories that have transformed our societies for the better. By showcasing news of the significant work being done on the environmental frontlines, the Champions of the Earth awards aim to inspire and motivate more people to act for nature.

Seven Champions of the Earth laureates were announced in 2018.

This award category recognizes individuals or organizations that challenge the status quo. The laureates in this field demonstrate how environmental sustainability is compatible with financial profitability.

This award is selected and conferred by the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). It recognises decades of consistent action on behalf of the planet and its inhabitants. The legacy of the laureates in this award is one of determined action.

This award category recognizes individuals or organizations who have taken bold environmental action in urging and creating decisive positive change on behalf of the planet and its inhabitants. Their leadership and example inspires and motivates others.

This award category recognizes individuals or organizations whose groundbreaking work pushes the boundaries of human knowledge and technology, with positive impacts on the environment.

This award category recognizes individuals or organizations in public service whose actions and leadership have brought about profound, positive change for the environment within their country or internationally. 

The Champions of the Earth award honours individuals and organizations whose actions have a transformative impact on the environment. In 2024, UNEP honours individuals and organizations working on innovative and sustainable solutions to restore land, enhance drought resilience, and combat desertification.

Preparations are underway in UN Environment Programme (UNEP) for the 2020 Champions of the Earth and Young Champions of the Earth awards.

Today the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) confirmed over 1,500 nominations from around the world were received for the 2020 Champions of the Earth award. The online nomination portal for the prestigious environmental award closed yesterday, after being open for two months from 21 January to 20 March 2020.

Nairobi, 20 January 2020 – Nominations for the 2020 Champions of the Earth award, the UN’s highest environmental honour, opened today, aiming to recognize the

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Urban green spaces encourage active and healthy lifestyles, improve mental health, prevent disease, and provide a place for people to socialize.

At a ceremony last week, the United Nations Office at Nairobi and Mobike, the world’s largest smart bike-sharing company, launched a bike-sharing scheme for the UN’s Nairobi compound.

Do you want to change the world? We’re here to help.

To mark this year’s International Women’s Day, we spoke to three Young Champions of the Earth - women who are already changing the world.

By Erik Solheim, Head of UN Environment It’s not always easy to be optimistic about the future of our planet.

Of the more than 100 videos we produced in 2017, here are seven that bring out some of the highlights of the year. 

Kaya Dorey wins Young Champion of the Earth prize for her sustainable apparel business innovation Kaya is one of six inaugural winners from around the world to be announced throughout November Winners receive US15,000 seed f

Nairobi, 5 December 2017 – Six inspirational environmental leaders today received the United Nations' highest environmental honour, the Champions of the Earth award, during the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya.