%20(500%20%C3%97%20280%20px)%20(500%20x%20300%20px)%20(3).png "2024 Champions of the Earth: Honoring Bold Environmental Leadership")
- The 2024 awards, announced on December 10, 2024, recognized six individuals and organizations for their exemplary contributions to environmental protection.
- 2024 Champions of the Earth Awardees:
- Madhav Gadgil (India):
- Recognized for his pioneering work in environmental conservation, particularly in biodiversity preservation and sustainable development.
- Sonia Guajajara (Brazil):
- Honored for her leadership in advocating for the rights of indigenous peoples and environmental justice in the Amazon rainforest.
- Gabriel Paun (Romania):
- Awarded for his efforts in protecting Europe's ancient forests and combating illegal logging.
- Amy Bowers Cordalis (USA):
- Acknowledged for her role in securing water rights for indigenous tribes and restoring ecological balance in water-scarce regions.
- Lu Qi (China):
- Recognized for his contributions to combating desertification and promoting sustainable land management practices.
- SEKEM (Egypt):
- Celebrated for its innovative approach to sustainable agriculture and social entrepreneurship, fostering ecological and community development.
Question:
1 Which of the following individuals was honored for securing water rights for indigenous tribes and restoring ecological balance?
- A) Sonia Guajajara
- B) Amy Bowers Cordalis
- C) Gabriel Paun
- D) Lu Qi
