MIDORI Prize 2024

October 5, 2024

In 2024, the MIDORI Prize was awarded to Vera Voronova from Kazakhstan and Ysabel Agustina Calderón Carlos from Peru. The announcement was made on October 2, 2024, in Montreal, Canada. Both women were recognized for their exceptional efforts in promoting conservation and sustainability in their regions.

Who are the 2024 Awardees?

Vera Voronova is the Executive Director of the Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity in Kazakhstan. She has worked on restoring ecosystems and saving endangered species in Central Asia. She is also committed to involving local rural communities in conservation efforts, helping people and nature work together.

Ysabel Agustina Calderón Carlos is the Founder and CEO of Sumak Kawsay in Peru. She has focused on protecting pollinators, which are essential for food production, and has also worked to improve the livelihoods of Indigenous women and young people. One of her key projects is the Bee Honey Route, which helps local communities by promoting sustainable beekeeping.

When will the award ceremony take place?

The award ceremony will take place on October 29, 2024, in Cali, Colombia, during the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP 16) of the Convention on Biological Diversity. This global event brings together leaders and experts to discuss biodiversity and environmental issues.

Significance of the MIDORI Prize

Since the prize began in 2010, 19 individuals from 17 countries have received it. Past winners have made significant contributions to biodiversity conservation, such as Dr. Paul Hebert’s work on DNA barcoding, which helps identify species, and Melina Sakiyama’s efforts to engage youth in environmental protection. The prize serves as a platform to inspire others and aligns with global initiatives like the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, which sets goals to protect biodiversity.

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