The Champions of Earth award was conferred by which of the following organisations?
World Economic Forum
United Nations Environment Programme
Global Environment Facility
World Bank
Correct Answer :
B. United Nations Environment Programme
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) announced the 2023�Champions of the Earth, honouring a city mayor, a non-profit foundation, a social enterprise, a government initiative and a research council for their innovative solutions and transformative action to tackle plastic pollution. Since its inception in 2005, the annual Champions of the Earth award has been given to trailblazers at the forefront of efforts to protect people and the planet. It is the UNs highest environmental honour.
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