Welcome to the
St Andrews Prize for the
Environment website.
The St Andrews Prize for the Environment is an initiative by the
University of St Andrews in Scotland and the international integrated
energy company, ConocoPhillips.
The Prize recognises significant contributions
to environmental conservation and since its launch in 1998 has attracted
entries from more than 50 countries each year on diverse topics
including;
- sustainable development in the Amazon rainforest
- urban regeneration
- recycling
- health and water issues
- renewable energy
Submissions for the annual prize are assessed by
a panel of eminent trustees representing science, industry and government
with the award going to the project the Trustees consider displays
the best combination of good science, economic realism and political
acceptability.
The winner will receive $75,000 USD and two runners up
will each receive $25,000 USD. |
