The Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF) is awarding one
extraordinary individual USD20,000 for improving our forests and the
lives of people who depend on them!
The CPF launched the first
Wangari Maathai Award in 2012 to honour and commemorate the impact of
this extraordinary woman who championed forest issues around the world.
In 2015, the CPF will award another individual for their outstanding
achievements for forests.
The awardee will receive a cash prize
of USD20,000 along with international recognition of their outstanding
contributions to preserve, restore and sustainably manage forests and to
raise awareness of the key role forests play in supporting local
communities, rural livelihoods, women and the environment.
The
Wangari Maathai Award, given for the first time in 2012, was created by
CBD, CIFOR, FAO, GEF, ICRAF, ITTO, IUCN, IUFRO, UNCCD, UNDP, UNEP,
UNFCCC, UNFF and World Bank, all members of the CPF. Nominations will be
reviewed by an international jury of renowned personalities, who will
also take into consideration such elements as empowering women and civil
society, fostering social commitment, promoting networks and improving
the valuation of forests in society.
Eligibility:
Applicants should be nominated by a third party. Nominees may be
persons, living or recently deceased, who have made exceptional
contributions to forests. Professional and research contributions will
only be considered if they are conducted outside of normal work-related
responsibilities. Applications received from a nominee’s kin or business
partner are not eligible for consideration. Applications related to
grassroots initiatives are particularly encouraged.
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