The 11th Equator Prize recognized 10 local and indigenous communities from across the world. The winning organizations showcase innovative, nature-based solutions for tackling biodiversity loss and climate change. For years, Equator Prize winners representing indigenous communities have been urging to adopt a more indigenous-inspired way of coexisting with nature, acknowledging and respecting the connection between human and planetary… Continue reading Equator Prize winners inspire ways of coexisting with nature
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UN leaders, together with actor and activist Alec Baldwin, announce Equator Prize 2015 winners
The winners- A Brazilian indigenous group that inspired the film Avatar A conservation outfit in Indonesia that is saving sea turtles A movement for pygmy rights in Congo A community-based organization restoring conflict affected areas in Afghanistan Leaders from the UN joined actor and activist Alec Baldwin announced 21 winning initiatives for the 2015 Equator Prize, an international award that… Continue reading UN leaders, together with actor and activist Alec Baldwin, announce Equator Prize 2015 winners