Applications Invited for 8th MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity

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About the Organization

AEON Environmental Foundation was established in 1990 by Takuya Okada (currently Honorary Chairman and Advisor of AEON Co., Ltd.) as Japan's first independent corporate foundation focusing on the global environment.

One of our main projects is tree planting, and we have planted a total of over 12.55 million trees around the world, mainly in Asia, together with volunteers. Through tree planting, areas devastated by logging, natural disasters, and other issues have been restored into forests full of life inhabited by a variety of organisms.

About the Prize

The AEON Environmental Foundation is currently accepting nominations for the 8th MIDORI Prize to promote and support for environmental activities related to biodiversity from a more global perspective.

The award ceremony for the MIDORI Prize will be held at COP16, scheduled for October 21-November 1, 2024, in Colombia.

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

Eligibility

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.

• 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

How to Apply

Deadline: until June 15, 2024 (Japan time)

Click here for submission

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