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.
Kila mwaka tangu mwaka wa 2005, UNEP hutuza watu binafsi na mashirika yanayofanya kazi kupata masuluhisho bunifu na endelevu ya kushughulikia changamoto za aina tatu duniani za mabadiliko ya tabianchi, uharibifu wa mazingira na bayoanuai, na kemikali, uchafuzi na taka. Mabingwa hubadilisha uchumi wetu, huvumbua, huongoza mabadiliko ya kisiasa, hupambana na ukosefu wa haki ya mazingira na kupigania malighafi zetu.