The awardee will receive a cash prize of USD20,000 along with international recognition of their outstanding contributions to preserve, restore and sustainably manage forests and to raise awareness of the key role forests play in supporting local communities, rural livelihoods, women and the environment. The winner will be invited to receive their award in person on 10 September 2015, at the World Forestry Congress 2015 in Durban, South Africa .
The CPF launched the first Wangari Maathai Award in 2012 to honour and commemorate the impact of this extraordinary woman who championed forest issues around the world. In 2015, the CPF will award another individual for their outstanding achievements for forests.Deadline 29-May-2015
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should be nominated by a third party.
Nominees may be persons, living or recently deceased, who have made exceptional contributions to forests.
Professional and research contributions will only be considered if they are conducted outside of normal work-related responsibilities.
Applications received from a nominee’s kin or business partner are not eligible for consideration.
Applications related to grassroots initiatives are particularly encouraged.
Application Process
Applicants are requested to send completed nominations to the CPF Secretariat through email.
For more information, visit 2015 CPF Award.
