On 19 November, innovators and policymakers whose service to the environment is saving lives, improving livelihoods and bettering environmental governance, and conservation, will be given the United Nation’s highest environmental accolade, the Champions of the Earth Award, at a ceremony hosted by UNEP, in Washington, with special guest UNEP Goodwill Ambassador, Gisele Bundchen.

The award covers the following categories: Policy Leadership, Entrepreneurial Vision, Lifetime Awardees, Science and Innovation, and Inspiration and Action.

Champions of the Earth is the United Nations' flagship environmental award launched in 2005 that recognizes outstanding visionaries and leaders in the fields of policy, science, entrepreneurship, and civil society action. Whether by helping to improve the management of natural resources, demonstrating new ways to tackle climate change or raising awareness of emerging environmental challenges, Champions of the Earth should serve as an inspiration for transformative action across the world. Past laureates have included Mikhail Gorbachev, Al Gore, Felipe Calderon, Mohamed Nasheed, Marina Silva, Vinod Khosla, and many other such exemplary leaders on the environment and development front.

Don't miss the awards on 19 November! Visit http://www.unep.org/champions/ for more details.