Country | Award | Sponsor | Notes |
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International | | | Studies in the fields of human security and sustainable development in Central Asia and neighboring regions[1] |
International | | | Outstanding contributions to the science of adaptation to climate change[2] |
International | | | Outstanding environmental leaders from the public and private sectors, and from civil society[3] |
International | Earthshot Prize | The Royal Foundation | Incentivizes solutions to the world's environmental problems[4] |
International | Edison Award | Edison Awards | Honoring excellence in innovation[5] |
International | | | Community efforts to reduce poverty through the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity[6] |
International | | | Individuals who have devoted their lives to protecting forests[7] |
International | | | Direct contributions to the preservation of the environment, food security and poverty alleviation[8] |
International | | | Environmental achievements of individuals and organizations around the world |
International | | | Outstanding leadership in global conservation[9] |
International | | | Work of governments, organisations and individuals in promoting the wise use and conservation of wetlands[10] |
International | | | Outstanding contributions by individuals, groups of individuals, institutes or organizations in the management or preservation of the environment[11] |
International | Sustainable Transport Award | Transportation Research Board | Sustainable transport[12] |
International | Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement | University of Southern California | Environmental science, environmental health, and energy[13] |
International | | | Conservation[14] |
International | Land for Life Award | United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification | Outstanding initiatives and innovative contributions to sustainable land management[15] |
International | Restoration Stewards program | | Provides funding, mentorship and training to deepen the impact of youth-led restoration projects [16] |
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Canada | | | Dedicated Canadians who act locally to help protect, preserve and restore Canada's environment.[17] |
Canada | | | Significant contributions to the resolution of scientific aspects of environmental problems or for important improvements to the quality of an ecosystem in all aspects - terrestrial, atmospheric and aqueous - brought about by scientific means[18] |
Canada | | | Outstanding individuals in business, government, academia or community organizations whose innovative contributions to environmental change are benefiting Canada and Canadians[19] |
Canada | | Alberta Emerald Foundation | Since 1992, the Emerald Awards have recognized and celebrated the outstanding environmental achievements of large and small businesses, individuals, nonprofits, community groups, youth, and governments across Alberta.[20] |
United States | | | Current or former federal official who has been a fervent advocate of conservation[21] |
United States | | | Photographers who have used their talents in conservation efforts[22] |
United States | | | Excellence in the fields of water science and technology[23] |
United States | | | Outstanding achievement in the field of conservation and environmental protection[24] |
United States | | New Leaders Initiative | Environmental and social justice leaders under the age of 23[25] |
United States | | | Best television episode or film with an environmental message[26] |
United States | | | Individual working to restore and protect the global environment[27] |
United States | | Goldman Environmental Foundation | Grassroots environmental activists[28] |
United States | | Jeremy Grantham, Hannelore Grantham, Metcalf Institute for Marine and Environmental Reporting | Journalist or a team of journalists for exemplary reporting on the environment[29] |
United States | | Historical Diving Society | Contributions made to the advancement of our knowledge of the ocean[30] |
United States | | | Outstanding individuals for their innovative contributions related to the environment[31] |
United States | | Time magazine | Year's most notable environmentalist[32] |
United States | | | Contributions to the understanding of the physical environment as it affects the welfare of man |
United States | | | Extraordinary contributions to conservation efforts affecting one or more animal species[33] |
United States | | | Outstanding contribution by an engineer on behalf of environmental conservation[34] |
United States | | | Funding for activities in the polar regions[35] |
United States | | | U.S. citizen, corporation or non-profit organization whose work demonstrates his or her dedication, passion for and commitment to the environment[36] |
United States | | | Efforts that have had a significant impact on preserving the world's natural heritage and can serve as a model to others[37] |
United States | | American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration | Champions of parks and conservation[38] |
United States | | | Women whose immense talent, expertise, and energy greatly advance conservation and the environmental movement locally and globally[39] |
United States | Sam Rose '58 and Julie Walters Prize | | An individual or group dedicated to preserving the planet and its resources[40] |
United States | Seafood Champion Awards | SeaWeb / The Ocean Foundation | Outstanding leadership in promoting environmentally responsible seafood[41] |
United States | | | Distinguished record of leadership in national conservation causes[42] |
United States | US Navy Environmental Protection Award Pennant | | Navy commands for achievements in environmental quality, environmental cleanup, natural resources conservation, cultural resources management, pollution prevention, and recycling[43] |
United States | | | Service in conservation and ecology[44] |
United States | World Ecology Award | The Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center | Eminent individuals who have made significant contributions to the protection of the global environment and to a better understanding of the balance between human habitation and the Earth's biodiversity[45] | |
Country | Award | Sponsor | Notes |
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UAE | | Zayed International Foundation for the Environment | Various categories[46] |
India | | | Individuals and institutions who have done pioneering and exemplary work in the field of afforestation and wasteland development[47] |
India | Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar | Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change | Individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions toward protecting the environment.[48] |
India | Himalayan Green Awards (HGA) | Himalayan Welfare Organization, Kashmir | Exceptional service in the field of Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Development. |
India | | VASVIK | Excellence in industrial research in the areas of science and technology[49] |
Japan | | | Outstanding efforts in scientific research or applications of science that contribute to solving global environmental problems[50] |
Japan | | Expo '90 Foundation | Outstanding research work and/or achievement which promote the philosophy, "The Harmonious Coexistence between Nature and Mankind."[51] |
Japan | | Takeda Foundation | Development and promotion of the Ecological Rucksacks and Material Input per Unit Service (MIPS) concepts, as measures of the ecological stress of products and services[52] |
Japan | SES Environmental Science Award | Society of Environmental Science, Japan (SES) | Significant contributions to environmental science and the Society of Environmental Science in Japan[53] |
Japan | SES Research Award in Environmental Science | Society of Environmental Science, Japan (SES) | Outstanding achievement in the field of Environmental Science |
Saudi Arabia | | | Outstanding scientific contributions related to surface water, ground water, alternative (non-traditional) water resources, and water conservation[54] |
Singapore | | | Individuals, organizations and companies which have contributed to Singapore's efforts in achieving environmental sustainability[55] |
Taiwan | | Tang Prize Foundation | Contributions to the sustainable development of human societies, especially through groundbreaking innovations in science and technology[56] | |
Country | Award | Sponsor | Notes |
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Estonia | | Ministry of the Environment, Estonia | Those who have excelled in bioscience in Estonia[57] |
Europe | | | Companies that combine competitiveness with respect for the environment[58] |
Europe | | | Cities that have a consistent record of achieving high environmental standards[59] |
Europe | | | Outstanding contributions to the utilization and applications of renewable energy in all its available forms[60] |
Germany | | | Actions deemed to be protecting the environment[61] |
Germany | | Bundesstiftung Umwelt | Decisive and exemplary contribution to the protection and preservation of our environment now and in the future |
Germany | | VKP engineering GmbH | Projects, products, and people contributing to the protection of the environment[62] |
Germany | | Franz Moll Foundation for the Coming Generations | Anti-nuclear activists, organizations and communities[63] |
Germany | | | Cities, companies and individuals promoting the idea of a sustainable society[64] |
Monaco | | | Exemplary action in favour of the environment and the protection of the planet[65] |
Netherlands | | Kingdom of the Netherlands | Major contributions to nature conservation |
Netherlands | | | Photography expressing the relationship between man and the environment[66] |
Netherlands | | World Waternet | Contributions to global sanitation and public health, notably through entrepreneurship[67] |
Nordic Countries | | | Nordic company, organization, or individual for exemplary efforts to integrate respect for the environment into their business or work or for some other form of extraordinary initiative on behalf of the environment[68] |
Norway | | | Outstanding contribution to sustainable science within the fields of natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, or technological sciences[69] |
Norway | | Norwegian Shipowners' Association etc. | People from the shipping industry that have made an outstanding contribution to the environment[70] |
Norway | | Rachel Carson-prisen | Woman who has distinguished herself in outstanding work for the environment in Norway or internationally |
Norway | | | Individuals or organizations working with the environment and sustainable development (no longer active)[71] |
Spain | | | Environmental award (no longer active) |
Sweden | | Right Livelihood Award Foundation | Practical and exemplary answers to the most urgent challenges facing us today[72] |
Sweden | | | Impressive contributions by businesses and industries to improve the world water situation |
Sweden | | | Outstanding water project by a young person or a small group of young people[73] |
Sweden | | | Outstanding achievements in water-related activities[74] |
Sweden | | | Direct and practical efforts ... to help improve the water environment of the Baltic Sea |
Sweden | The Perfect World Award | | Awarded to a person who has raised significant attention to wildlife and nature conservation. Since its inauguration in 2014, it has become one of the most prestigious conservation awards in Scandinavia.[75] |
Sweden | | Volvo Environment Prize Foundation | Individuals who explore the way to a sustainable world[76] |
Switzerland | | | Photography of the highest order, applied to current social and environmental challenges[77] |
United Kingdom | Ashden Awards | | Organisations and businesses that deliver local, sustainable energy schemes with social, economic and environmental benefits[78] |
United Kingdom | | | Advances in environmentally-focused chemistry[79] |
United Kingdom | | | Parks and green spaces[80] |
United Kingdom | | | Outstanding single or lifelong contribution to the field of ecology and environmental management[81] |
United Kingdom | | | Disseminate exceptional environmental research to a wide audience and fulfill its potential[82] |
United Kingdom | | | Significant contribution to science and conservation[83] |
United Kingdom | | Zoological Society of London, Marsh Charitable Trust | Contributions of fundamental science to the conservation of animal species and habitats[84] |
United Kingdom | | | Environmental literature |
United Kingdom | | | For an individual in recognition of wild bird protection and countryside conservation[85] |
United Kingdom | | | Significant contributions to environmental issues and concerns[86] |
United Kingdom | | | Best practice in environmental management and sustainable leadership[87] |
United Kingdom | | | Professional article, programme, website or campaign, written, produced or undertaken in the UK |
United Kingdom | | | Commercially viable design which results in the permanent removal of greenhouse gases out of the Earth's atmosphere to contribute materially in global warming avoidance[88] |
United Kingdom | | | Effective grassroots conservation leaders across the Global South[89] | |