| About the prize |
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The Volvo Environment Prize is awarded for "Outstanding innovations or
scientific discoveries witch in broad terms fall within the
environmental field".
The Volvo Environment Prize is awarded by an independent foundation, which was instituted in 1988. Laureates represent all fields of environmental and sustainability studies and initiatives. The Volvo Environment Prize consists of a diploma, a glass sculpture and a cash award for SEK 1.5 million (approximately EUR 160 000 or USD 215 000) |

About the prize