~ PM Modi, Cochin Airport and Young Champion ArpitDhupar represent Indian fervour ~
At this year's United Nations’ annual flagship awards - Champions of the
Earth 2018, Indians were seen as an integral part of the ecology conversation,
moving a step closer to a more environment friendly living. Hosting these
awards along with actor Alec Baldwin was UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador and
Indian actor DiaMirza, who is known to crusade for and lend her voice to
ecological protection. The gala brought together a cross section of world
leaders and influencers to celebrate momentum for change in defense of our one
planet. Conferred with the UN's highest environmental honour, six of the
world’s most outstanding environmental changemakers were recognised with the
Champions of the Earth Award and seven trailblazers between the ages of 18 and
30 took home the coveted Young Champions of the Earth Prize, for their
ambitious project ideas to restore and protect the environment.
This years’ laureates are recognized for a combination of bold, innovative, and tireless efforts to tackle some of the most urgent environmental issues of our times. Hoisting the Indian flag higher globally, young champion ArpitDhupar was recognized and Prime Minister NarendraModi and Cochin Airport won the award along with Joan Carling, French President Emmanuel Macron, China’s Zhejiang’s Green Rural Revival Programme and Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods. Emmanuel Macron, President of France and NarendraModi, Prime Minister of India, are recognized in the Policy Leadership category for their pioneering work in championing the International Solar Alliance and promoting new areas of levels of cooperation on environmental action, including Macron’s work on the Global Pact for the Environment and PM Modi’s unprecedented pledge to eliminate all single-use plastic in India by 2022.
“In a world of uncertainty, this is certain: We will not solve the extraordinary challenges our world faces today without extraordinary talent, new thinking and bold ideas,” said Head of UN Environment Erik Solheim. “The Champions of the Earth Award and Young Champions of the Earth Prize recognize those not afraid to chart unknown waters or be the voice of the voiceless. These people are changing our world today for a better tomorrow.”
“I have had the honour to host for the second year in a row Champions of the Earth Awards, a truly motivating and inspiring platform that brings together some of the finest human beings on the planet. People and organisations that truly care about progress and the planet. To be able to host this year’s awards with Alec Baldwin made the experience all the more special,” said DiaMirza, Actor and UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador.
The
awards were presented during the Champions of the Earth Gala in New York City,
on the sidelines of the 73rd UN General Assembly. This is the second
consecutive year, since being appointed UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador for
India, that Dia was seen hosting the awards.
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