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:
-
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
Last updated on 16 June 2014