Biography
Published in 2009
Indonesian Suryo Wardhoyo Prawiroatmodjo, born in 1956, was taught to love nature by an aunt who introduced him to Java’s rich biodiversity. He graduated in veterinary science and completed a doctoral thesis on an endangered native bird before working for the Green Indonesia Foundation in West Java.
Suryo quickly learned that education was at the crux of achieving a radical change in ecological attitudes and initiated innovative educational programmes, including Indonesia’s first Environmental Education Centre in East Java, followed by facilities in South Sulawesi, Bali and Papua.
Receiving a Rolex Award in 1990 represented a turning point for Suryo. He felt vindicated in his life’s work to educate his fellow countrymen about the need to conserve their environment.
Among his current projects, Suryo is involved in the School Climate Challenge, an international student competition to help solve global warming, and in planning a Caretakers of the Environment International Conference in East Java.
- Project Location
- Similar Projects
José Márcio Ayres
Combine the protection of the Amazon forest with human needs
Maria Eliza Manteca Oñate
Promote sustainable farming in the Andes
- Other 1990 Laureates
- Contact Information
Dr Suryo Prawiroatmodjo
Jl. Tenggilis Mejoyo KA 16
Surabaya 60292
IndonesiaTel: +62 31 8492313
+62 343 882415
Fax: +62 31 8439616 suryowp@sby.dnet.net.id
