2018 Climate & Clean Air Award Honourees

For his advocacy work and awareness raising on the issue of climate change and for his philanthropy and environmental efforts through the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation.

For transforming philanthropic investment in climate action and promoting practical, results-driven solutions. Mr Harvey has proven that the climate problem is solvable, and that the move to zero-carbon energy technologies can be accomplished.

For her role as a global leader in reducing short-lived climate pollutant (SLCPs) emissions both domestically and through international efforts.

For his contributions to science and our understanding of short-lived cliamte pollutants, in particular the impacts of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) at heating the atmosphere.

For his contributions to science and our understanding of super pollutants. His work has been, and continues to be, fundamental to the way we understand and address climate change.

For working to introduce climate friendly rice cultivation practices that also saves water and decreases poverty for farmers in in North Western Bangladesh.

For developing and distributing highly innovative and affordable small-scale biogas systems that are easily installed and maintained.

For a new standard that will reduce air pollutants by up to 70% compared to current levels. The standard will also help reduce fine particulate and black carbon emissions by 99%.

For its work to reduce emissions from waste. The city estimates that it avoids the release of over 130,000 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent into the atmosphere each year.

For being the first Latin American city to commit to soot-free technology for emission reductions. The new standard is expected to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) and PM2.5 emissions by almost 70%, by 2025.