2020 Equator Prize winners show nature-based solutions ahead of UN Biodiversity Summit
(WorldNews Norway)

New York, September 29-The 11th Equator Prize Award Ceremony honoured 10 Indigenous and local communities from across the world in a virtual gala event, delivering a powerful message of local leadership to the UN Biodiversity Summit and the UN General Assembly. The event, hosted by the UNDP Equator Initiative partnership, recognized and celebrated the extraordinary initiatives and innovations created by 10 Indigenous peoples and local communities from 10 countries under the slogan `Nature for Life`. The winners were awarded a cash prize of US$10,000 each for their significant work that showcases innovative, nature-based solutions for biodiversity, climate change and development challenges....