The AEON Environmental Foundation opened applications on March 2, 2015 for the Japan Awards for Biodiversity, a domestic environmental prize.

The aim of the Japan Awards is to honor distinguished projects carried out by organizations or individuals in Japan that have made outstanding contributions to the conservation, sustainable use and distribution/enlightenment of biodiversity. The Awards have been presented every 2 years since their establishment in 2009. This year marks the fourth time that the Japan Awards are being presented.

The Grand Prix recipient is awarded a certificate and a monetary prize of two million yen. Also, each Excellence Award recipient is awarded a certificate and a monetary prize of one million yen.

The conservation of biodiversity and the prevention of climate change are two of the greatest challenges of our time.　In order to achieve the Aichi Biodiversity Targets during the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity 2011-2020, AEON Environmental Foundation will make further efforts in support of biodiversity issues through conducting various projects including award-presenting activities.