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Watch the 2021 Award Ceremony
Join our live one-hour streaming event on Dec 1, 2021 highlighting a sustainability champion whose research has substantially impacted an entire industry.
Countdown to this year’s ceremony on Nov. 12 at 3 PM (CET). It’s a virtual event – we invite you to attend!
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The jury has made its choice. The announcement day is Oct 28.
Join our live one-hour streaming event on Dec 1, 2021 highlighting a sustainability champion whose research has substantially impacted an entire industry.
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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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
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
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
