Deadline: 10-Jan-23
Entries are now open for the 2023 Volvo Environment Prize!
Since the first award in 1990 the Volvo Environment Prize has become one of the scientific world’s most respected environmental prizes.
Laureates represent all fields of environmental and sustainability studies and initiatives.
The Prize is awarded by an independent foundation. A Scientific Committee does the initial screening and evaluation of candidates. Internationally renowned scientists in the Prize Jury make the final selection of prize laureate.
Prize Information
The Prize is awarded annually and consists of a hand-crafted diploma, a glass sculpture and a cash award of SEK 1.5 million (approximately EUR 150,000 or USD 160,000). The award ceremony is held in Stockholm in November each year.
Criteria
- There are many outstanding biologists and environmental scientists among the laureates but the scope of the award is wide.
- The idea is to promote scientific research and innovations that in broad terms fall within the environmental and sustainability field. So previous laureates also include economists, urban development experts, energy specialists, poverty adversaries and many others who are exploring the path to sustainability.
- There is a strong emphasis on scientific achievements, so be sure that all of these are included.
- Please remember that no self-nominations are accepted.
For more information, visit https://www.environment-prize.com/the-prize/nominate/
