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Indian conservationist wins UN "Champions of the Earth" Award 2025.

Awards | Dated: 01 Dec 2025

Dr. Purnima Devi Barman, a renowned wildlife biologist from Assam, has been named one of the winners of the UNEP "Champions of the Earth" Award 2025. She was recognized in the "Entrepreneurial Vision" category for her relentless efforts to protect the Greater Adjutant Stork (Hargila) through community mobilization.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • She leads the "Hargila Army", an all-female grassroots conservation group that has transformed the bird from an omen of bad luck to a cultural icon.
  • The Champions of the Earth is the UN's highest environmental honor, celebrating individuals who have a transformative impact on the environment.
  • Other winners this year include conservationists from Brazil, Kenya, and the UK, highlighting global efforts in biodiversity protection.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Winner: Dr. Purnima Devi Barman.
  • Category: Entrepreneurial Vision.
  • Cause: Hargila (Stork) Conservation.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who won the UNEP Champions of the Earth Award 2025 from India?

Correct Answer: Dr. Purnima Devi Barman

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About UNEP

  • HQ – Nairobi, Kenya
  • Director – Inger Andersen