The International Prize Jury

The Prize Jury, chaired by Professor Deliang Chen, selects the laureate, or laureates, for the annual Volvo Environment Prize. The Jury submits its recommendation to the Foundation Board for the final decision.

Professor Belinda Reyers

Belinda Reyers is a Professor of Sustainability Science at the University of Pretoria in South Africa. Her research focuses on the connections between ecosystems and people and ways to restore and reimagine those connections to navigate the complex social-ecological development challenges facing the world today.

Professor Deliang Chen

Deliang Chen is a Professor at the Department of Earth System Science, at Tsinghua University, Beijing, China. He is an internationally renowned climate researcher with extensive experience in science for policy.

Professor Johan Rockström

Johan Rockström is Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, a Professor at the Institute of Earth and Environmental Science at Potsdam University, and a Professor in Water Systems and Global Sustainability at Stockholm University.

Professor Mercedes Bustamante

Mercedes Bustamante is a Professor at the University of Brasília, Brazil, and a member of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences and of the US National Academy of Sciences. She is an acclaimed scientist specializing in ecology and environmental science, with a particular focus on the Cerrado biome in Brazil.

Professor Norichika Kanie

Norichika Kanie is a Professor at the Graduate School of Media and Governance, Keio University, Japan. He is also a visiting professor at the United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies. His areas of expertise include Earth System Governance, global environmental politics, and multilateral diplomacy with a particular focus on climate change.