Stockholm Water Prize
The Stockholm Water Prize is regarded as the world's most prestigious prize for outstanding achievement in water-related activities. The annual prize, which includes a usd 150,000 award and a crystal sculpture specially designed by Orrefors, honours individuals, institutions or organisations whose work contributes broadly to the conservation and protection of water resources and to improved health of the planet's inhabitants and ecosystems.
Information on 2012 ceremony will be updated here soon.
The 2011 Stockholm Water Prize was awarded to Professor Steven R. Carpenter, Professor of Zoology and Limnology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA on Thursday, August 25 in Stockholm City Hall in the presence of Their Majesties the King and Queen of Sweden. H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden presented the prize to Professor Carpenter at the Royal Award Ceremony.
Professor Carpenter's groundbreaking research has shown how lake ecosystems are affected by the surrounding landscape and by human activities. His findings have formed the basis for concrete solutions on how to manage lakes. Participants will also have the chance to learn more about Professor Carpenter's work during the annual Laureate presentation during the Opening Plenary of the World Water Week.
Founders of the Stockholm Water Prize
The Founders of the Stockholm Water Prize are Swedish and international companies in collaboration with the City of Stockholm. They are: Bacardi, Borealis & Borouge, DuPont, ERV, Fujitsu, Grundfos Management, Hewlett Packard, ITT Water & Wastewater, Kemira, KPMG Sweden, Läckeby Water, P&G, Ragn-Sells, Saab Automobile AB, Scandic, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), Siemens AG, SJ (Swedish Railways), Snecma/Safran, Uponor, Water Environment Federation and Ålandsbanken Sverige.
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For the nomination procedure, please contact:
Prof. Per-Arne Malmqvist
Scientific Director
Phone: +46-70 645 72 59
Email: per-arne.malmqvist@siwi.org