UNEP honors seven with "Champions of the Earth" awards

Jessica Valenti - April 20, 2007 - 11:58 am


Actress Daryl Hannah was among the awardees.

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recognized seven winners for its 'Champions of the Earth Award' at a ceremony in Singapore.

UNEP chief Achim Steiner, who presented the awards, said "If we are to shape a new partnership between human-kind and the natural environment upon which all life ultimately depends then we need leaders, we need champions - champions in public life, champions in business and champions in our communities."

For a list of the winners, click here.

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