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2021 Laureate

“Father of Green Chemistry” wins Volvo Environment Prize 2021

Paul Anastas awarded for pioneering work in developing non-hazardous chemicals.

How green chemistry can help prevent climate change

Green chemistry can not only lead to reduced amounts of toxins and waste but also combat climate change. Join us online at the Volvo Environment Prize Award Ceremony on Dec 1 to learn more about what green chemistry can achieve. Meet Yale Professor Paul Anastas, who says: "CO₂ is not a waste. We can convert it to useful materials." Subscribe to our newsletter on the link below, and we will remind you the day before and 15 minutes before the start of the event.

Seminar

The race to achieve net-zero emissions

New materials, green chemistry, and innovative ways to store and produce energy are essential to transition to net-zero emissions. Join us for the award seminar discussions with Fernando Gomez, World Economic Forum, Indy Burke, Yale School of Environment, Anja-Verena Mudring, Professor in Physical Materials Chemistry, and Paul Anastas, the 2021 laureate.

Our Recent Laureates

2021

Yale University

Paul Anastas

For pioneering work in ”green chemistry”, a systems approach to sustainability that tackles pollution problems at their source.

2020

University of British Columbia

Claire Kremen

For research and action reconciling food production and biodiversity conservation.

30 years of rewarding scientific excellence

Since the first award in 1990 the Volvo Environment Prize has become one of the scientific world’s most respected environmental prizes.

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Top 5 awarded universities & organizations

Stanford University

Awarded: 1993, 2010, 2012, 2014

4 Awards

University of British Columbia

Awarded: 2006, 2006, 2017, 2020

4 Awards

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Awarded: 1997, 2009

2 Awards

Oxford University

Awarded: 1992, 1996

2 Awards

University of Sao Paolo

Awarded: 2000, 2016

2 Awards

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About

About the prize

Since the first award in 1990 the Volvo Environment Prize has become one of the scientific world’s most respected environmental prizes.

About the prize

Selecting the laureates

Prize Jury

The International Prize Jury headed by Professor Will Steffen has the responsibility for selecting the laureate, or laureates, for the annual Volvo Environment Prize. The jury gives its recommendation to the Board of the Foundation which makes the final decision.

The jury

Finding the candidates

Scientific Committee

A Scientific Committee headed by Professor Carl Folke does the initial screening and evaluation of candidates, which are presented to the International Prize Jury.

The committee

“Father of Green Chemistry” wins Volvo Environment Prize 2021

Countdown to 2021 Award Ceremony

About the prize

The International Prize Jury

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