The Volvo Environment Prize is awarded for "Outstanding innovations or
scientific discoveries which 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 170 000 or USD 230
000)
The Volvo Environment Prize Foundation invites universities, research
institutes, scientists and engineers as well as other individual and
organisations to submit nominations for the Volvo Environment Prize.
The Volvo Environment Prize is awarded for "Outstanding innovations or
scientific discoveries which in broad terms fall within the
environmental field". Priority is given to an individual or to a group
of named individuals, rather than to institutions.
The prize has been awarded to 38 people. The laureates include many well-know names, of which three are Nobel Prize Winners.
The prize has been awarded to 38 people. The laureates include many well-know names, of which three are Nobel Prize Winners.
To be considered, nominations must be submitted before December 1, 2010
- The span of disciplines and activities for which nominations can be made is very wide. The work of nominees should be based on scientific grounds.
- Nominations must clearly describe and explain the nominee's main achievements and their importance.
- Nominations should be submitted in English using the official form available on the Internet at www.environment-prize.com.
- Please, also attach the requested documents; 1) Description of achievements 2) Curriculum Vitae and list of publications and 3) Letter of reference.
- A nomination remains valid for three years. Please note that self-nominations are not accepted.
Evaluation process
A Scientific Committee reviews the nominations and presents a report to an international Prize Jury. The Jury recommends one or several winners to the Board of the Volvo Environment Prize Foundation, which then makes the formal decision.
A Scientific Committee reviews the nominations and presents a report to an international Prize Jury. The Jury recommends one or several winners to the Board of the Volvo Environment Prize Foundation, which then makes the formal decision.
The ceremony
The Prize ceremony takes place in Stockholm in November 2010.
The Prize ceremony takes place in Stockholm in November 2010.
Previous winners
Since 1990 the Prize has been awarded to 36 individuals, of whom three subsequently received the Nobel prize. The Laureates represent a wide span of knowledge and areas of importance for the environment. To previous winners
Since 1990 the Prize has been awarded to 36 individuals, of whom three subsequently received the Nobel prize. The Laureates represent a wide span of knowledge and areas of importance for the environment. To previous winners
Contact details
The Volvo Environment Prize Foundation
c/o Frida Palander
Centre for Environment and Sustainability, GMV
Chalmers University of Technology
SE-412 96 Göteborg, Sweden
Telephone:+46 31 772 49 67
Telefax:+46 31 772 49 58
E-mail: info@environment-prize.com
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