The Rolex Awards for Enterprise- Also supporting Waterbird Conservation Projects
Every
two years, the Rolex Awards for Enterprise have recognized
pioneers whose work contributes broadly to the betterment
of humankind and the natural environment. These awards
have also provided some exciting opportunities to promote
unique Waterbird conservation projects.
To date, more than 30 projects focussed on the environment have been supported and have identified more than 60 threatened species that have been impacted. These projects have included Waterbird conservation projects around the globe. The winners receive US$100,000 towards their projects, a Rolex chronometer, and the benefits of international publicity.
On many occasions, Rolex Laureates and Associate Laureates have been supported and guided in their work by IUCN. Laureates have in some cases been members of and even led IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) Specialist Groups.
Past Waterbird Conservation Projects that have been Awarded Include:
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2002: Lindy Rodwell created a pan-African network to protect regal birds
Lindy Rodwell has devoted the past 11 years to preserving Africa’s biggest crane. With its wetland habitats disappearing, the Wattled Crane is critically endangered in South Africa. http://www.rolexawards.com/en/the-laureates/lindyrodwell-home.jsp -
2000: The work of Reuven Yosef established a sanctuary along the world’s greatest migratory bird highway
In a tiny outpost at the desert's edge, a courageous Israeli ornithologist is fighting to keep intact one of nature's wonders – the world's greatest migratory bird highway. The work of Reuven Yosef has inspired the development of bird sanctuaries around the world. http://www.rolexawards.com/en/the-laureates/reuvenyosef-home.jsp -
1987: Stephen W. Kress brought the Atlantic puffin back to the islands off Maine.
Hunters and fishermen almost eradicated Atlantic puffins from Maine’s offshore islands in the 19th century. The innovative techniques that Stephen W. Kress used to bring them back have inspired major changes in seabird conservation. http://www.rolexawards.com/en/the-laureates/stephenkress-home.jsp
How to apply:
We would like to encourage more Waterbird related projects
to win this prestigious award. To submit applications
please visit the Rolex Awards for Enterprise website.
The deadline for pre-applications is 31 May 2011. http://www.rolexawards.com/en/index.jsp