Young Champions of the Earth Award:
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Introduced in 2017, Young Champions of the Earth aims to celebrate and support individuals aged between 18 and 30 who have outstanding potential to create a positive environmental impact.
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Award is given by UNEP.
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Each winner will receive:
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USD 10,000 in seed funding,
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Attendance at a high-level UN meeting,
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An introduction to dignitaries at the Champions of the Earth award ceremony,
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Publicity and recognition through interviews and online and global media.
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2020 Awards:
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A 29-year-old Indian entrepreneur Vidyut Mohan (Takachar) is among the seven winners of the 2020 Award.
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Takachar enables farmers to prevent open burning of their waste farm residues and earn extra income by converting them into value-added chemicals.