The Champions of the Earth award honours individuals, groups, and organizations whose actions have a transformative impact on the environment. The 2023 laureates are implementing solutions and policies to eliminate plastic pollution.
Since its inception in 2005, the annual Champions of the Earth award has brought visibility and validation to some of the world’s most dynamic environmental leaders, from pioneering scientists and captains of industry to heads of state and community activists. The awards celebrate inspirational and motivational examples of the potential of individual and collective action to change the world.