Question

The 'Champions of the Earth' Award is presented by
1. UNDP
2. UNFCCC
3. UNEP
4. UN General Assembly

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : UNEP

The correct answer is UNEP.

• Champions of the Earth awards were established by United Nations Environment Programme in 2005.
• The awards are organized to recognize outstanding environmental leaders.
• UNEP coordinates the environmental activities of the United Nations and assists countries in implementing environmentally sound policies and practices.

• The Champions of the Earth Award is presented in 5 categories:
  • Lifetime Achievement
  • Inspiration and Action
  • Policy Leadership
  • Entrepreneur Vision
  • Science and Innovation.

• United Nations Champions of the Earth 
  • Award 2016 in the category Policy Leadership - Paul Kagame (President of Rwanda).
  • Award 2017 in the category Policy Leadership - Michelle Bachelet (Former President of Chile).
  • Award 2018 in the category Policy Leadership - Narendra Modi (Prime Minister of India) and Emmanuel Macron (President of France).
  • Award 2019 in the category Policy Leadership - The nation of Costa Rica.
  • Award 2020 in the category Policy Leadership - Frank Bainimarama (Prime Minister of Fiji)