Al Gore Named UN Champion Of The Earth Laureate

Al Gore, International Olympic Committee among UN Champions of the Earth laureates

Champions of the Earth 2007

1 February 2007 – Former United States Vice President Al Gore and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and its President Jacques Rogge are among seven Champions of the Earth announced today by the United Nations ecological agency for their efforts to save the world’s environment.

The 2007 laureates, from each of the world’s regions, will be presented with their awards at a special ceremony in Singapore on 19 April for achievements ranging from chemical safety, sustainable waste management and the greening of sporting events to the conservation of deserts, rainforests and the global climate.

The seven new Champions announced by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) are:

Algerian Environment Minister Cherif Rahmani (Africa) for advancing environmental law, including model financial and economic instruments aimed at promoting a tax system based on the ‘polluter pays’ principle, as well as seeking to improve global environment by reducing greenhouse gases that affect climate change.

Philippines’ Environment Secretary Elisea “Bebet” Gillera Gozun (Asia and Pacific) for her leadership in World Bank projects that have resulted in tangible results such as the introduction of pollution charges for industrial effluents and her efforts to involve local urban communities, the private sector and local governments in projects such as community-based waste recovery, recycling and reuse.

Swedish Environmental Ambassador Viveka Bohn (Europe) for her prominent role in multilateral negotiations, including environmental treaties such as the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).

Brazilian Environment Minister Marina Silva (Latin America and Caribbean) for her tireless fight for the protection of the Amazon rainforest, where she has made a “remarkable” contribution to preserving the biologically diverse, complex and rich region with deforestation estimated to have decreased by more than 50 per cent in the last two years.

Former US Vice President Al Gore (North America) for a career-long campaign to protect the environment, including his congressional efforts to clean up toxic dumps that led to the formation of the Superfund as well as his more recent battle against climate change as exemplified by his critically-acclaimed documentary An Inconvenient Truth.

Jordanian Prince El Hassan Bin Talal (West Asia) for his holistic approach manner, in particular, his belief in trans-boundary collaboration as well as his actions in the field of environmental management and protection, specifically water quality management.

The IOC and its President Jacques Rogge (UNEP Special Prize) for his important role in developing the sport and environment agenda, introducing stringent environmental conditions for cities bidding to host Olympic Games that require a comprehensive environmental programme, such as this year’s Torino Winter Games widely hailed as the greenest ever.

The announcement came ahead of UNEP’s annual gathering of environment ministers next week at its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. The risks and opportunities of globalization, in relation to environmental issues, will be high on the agenda.

“Steering globalization onto a more intelligent and sustainable trajectory requires the commitment of Governments, the private sector, local authorities and civil society, but it also needs individuals capable of catalyzing change, empowering others and inspiring action,” UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner said.

“The men and women we are recognizing today are indeed role models who have committed themselves to realizing a more just, equitable and sustainable world – proof, if proof is needed, that globalization can be sustainably managed if we harness the intelligence, energy and vision so self evident in these Champions of the Earth 2007,” he added.


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http://www.unep.org/champions/
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Well, the UN to this point has not initiated the post of Global Environmental Ambassador with Al Gore being the first to fill that post. However, this distinction is indeed an honor, and to me Al Gore already is a Global Environmental Ambassador. I have to be honest and state that his leaving politics was the best thing for him and this issue. He has raised awareness to a level unseen in thirty years. Now I only hope that awareness is put into action for our planet.

Thanks for posting.

I mean is it me or is this guy just on a roll lately?!

:toast: :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

They got the butt rush nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize to try to counter Gore's nomination, I just can't think of something they will do about this.

(And it's not like they haven't wanted to before.)

They have no comprehension of the significance of the Nobel or any other honor. There is nothing they could do to change the fact that Mr. Gore is a better man than any of them regardless of whether or not he were to ever win an award. He has a conscience, a heart, and a soul. He is already a winner.

Sounds very epic!

Like when the Aliens come, he's going to rise up, shirtless with a giant long sword, and beat back the invasion.

Al - a-ah - saviour of the universe
Al - a-ah - he'll save everyone of us
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Al - a-ah - he's a miracle
Al - a-ah - king of the impossible

He's for everyone of us
Stand for everyone of us
He'll save with a mighty hand
Every man every woman
Every child - with a mighty flash

Al - a-ah
Al - a-ah - he'll save everyone of us

Just a man
With a man's courage
He knows nothing but a man
But he can never fail
No one but the pure in heart
May find the golden grail
Oh oh - oh oh
Al!

I'm getting that itch to hang Republicans again. Maybe it's an allergy.

hasn't happened in a while. I think he may run again, just waiting for the right time to announce sometime next spring. Can't wait. Edit for spelling.

:P

:P

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it's hopefully a message to OTHERS as to what they can accomplish for this planet if they would only get up and do it.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x103154

He is my candidate. Gore is the only person who can restore our good name in the world.

Now, please run...

for President, that is...

Pretty please...

It's yours for the taking.

:applause:

Gore 2008!

at the ceremony.:)

US Senator, 8 years VP of USA, won Presidency of USA (*stolen "legally" by SCOTUS), movie about him and his cause up for an Oscar, up for Nobel Peace Prize and now UN Champion Of The Earth Laureate.

What's left? Master of the Universe?

Never ceasing to be impressed with President Gore...

Julie

One step away from First Emperor of the Moon.

... would like nothing better than for Albert Gore Jr. become president of the United States.

I've heard innumerable arguments about anti-American bias in Europe and elsewhere that existed before the chimperor siezed office, but now more than ever I think the world wants America back, wants an America it can believe in and trust, and wants the current madness to stop.

An American president who is among the world's leading advocates for environmental responsibility would do so much to heal the wounds inflicted by the current criminals and restore our country to its proper place as respected leader of the free world.

Run, Al, Run.