Awards

Bernard Combes supports UNESCO’s activities on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). He coordinates the implementation of the ESD for 2030 priority action areas on Accelerating sustainable solutions at local level and on Empowering and mobilizing youth through capacity and partnership building to foster local networks and platforms for learning and multi-stakeholder collaboration to better integrate ESD programmes and perspectives into inter-generational dialogues, communities’ planning and decision-making processes. He is also the Education Sector focal point for biodiversity & for ocean and UNESCO focal point for the Earth Charter, and among other things, works to reinforce cooperation with other agencies and stakeholders in regard to Communication, Education and Public Awareness in the areas of biodiversity, water, oceans, cities and sustainable lifestyles, as well as on issues related to human rights and environment. This has focused on providing technical advice and support for capacity building activities, and developing learning, teaching and awareness raising materials, in cooperation with UNESCO Associated Schools, UNESCO Chairs, other UNESCO sectors (notably Natural Sciences, Communication, Culture and World Heritage), other agencies (notably UNEP, UNU, CDB, FAO) and stakeholders (such as IUCN, WWF, IOC, youth groups, media and private sector).

Ananyakorn Poolsilapa, an environmental science graduate, is on a mission to flourish in a sustainable world. She's a firm believer in the transformative power of science to bring about positive global change. Ananyakorn seamlessly integrates her scientific passion with the art of effective communication across diverse mediums. Her lifestyle is simple: Love for the world, love for water, and an avid enjoyment of films! Ananyakorn is Program Assistant for the Changing Climate, Changing Lives (CCCL) Film Festival, which aims to raise awareness about climate change through the power of short films. CCCL provides a platform for filmmakers, artists and communities in Thailand and Asia to tell stories of climate change impacts, resilience, inspiration and innovation. CCCL supports young filmmakers and artists through filmmaking grants, mentorship programs, film and art distribution, talks and workshops on climate filmmaking and visual storytelling all year round.

Francis Boafo Asamoah is a wildlife ecologist and conservationist with expertise in Species and Habitat Ecology, Urban Ecology, Conservation Biology, Ecosystem restoration and Wildlife and human Interactions. He is an SDG 15 advocate, biodiversity communications enthusiast, and life volunteer. Francis is the communications officer for the IUCN SCC Amphibian Specialist Group and the Head of the UNCBD Sub Commission at the International Forestry Students Association. His recent research focuses on aves, amphibians, mammals, and invertebrates. He is also interested in Range Management and Ecological Economics.