2002 Associate Laureate, Environment
Mexico, Born 1953
April 9, 2015
Martha Ruiz Corzo has successfully saved one of Mexico’s greatest regions of natural beauty and biodiversity from deforestation. Now she is raising money to replicate her model of conservation in other regions of the country. Martha Ruiz Corzo’s relentless campaigning for the preservation of one of...
READ MORE ON THE ROLEX AWARDS BLOGNovember 8, 2013
Meeting attendees, from the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA) and Holistic Management The federal government has announced it will work with civil society organizations on a series of national pilots to combat desertification. The Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries...
READ MORE ON THE ROLEX AWARDS BLOGNovember 8, 2013
On 18th September 2013 in New York City, distinguished pioneers and leaders in environmental conservation were recognized with the United Nations Environment Programme's (UNEP) "Champions of the Earth" Award. Among the list of award-winners, were Janez Potocnik, European Commissioner for the Environment; Carlo Petrini,...
READ MORE ON THE ROLEX AWARDS BLOGJune 27, 2011
Sierra Gorda Brings Social Impact to Carbon Sales: Social and Environmental Value Combine for Impact | SOCAP. by: Kevin Doyle of Good Capital A Mexican people’s movement in an arid rural area is about to come to market with some of the highest priced and...
READ MORE ON THE ROLEX AWARDS BLOGOctober 11, 2010
[gallery link="file"] Global Action - CNN ireport on the Sierra Gorda and the 350 movement for the next step to changing public opinion and actions to reduce carbon emission. Grupo Ecológico Sierra Gorda I.A.P. have been mobilizing regionwide concern for the environment for the...
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