The MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity
Outline of the Prize
The engagement of and collaboration between all stakeholders, including individual citizens, governments, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, researchers and the private sector are essential to safeguard the Earth’s biodiversity. Recognizing this, the MIDORI Prize is open to all individuals contributing to conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in the eld of practical activities*.
＊Practical activities :local activities and business activities conducted at several places in th world are taken into consideration.
Criteria
Candidates must satisfy at least one of the following requirements:
Achievement: Have made outstanding achievements that greatly contribute to biodiversity
Potential: Have the ability to influence future activities related to biodiversity
Impact: Have conducted work which has impacts on various activities for biodiversity around the world
Accomplishment will be assessed on its:
International contribution
Contribution to conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity
Social contribution
Long-term perspective and continuity
Creativity and originality
Openness for civil society
Efficacy and influence
Selection Process
Organizer: AEON Environmental Foundation
Co-organizer: Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity
Nominal Support: Ministry of the Environment Government of Japan,