In 1987, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) launched the Global 500 Roll of Honour for Environmental Achievement.

The award is a tribute to successes on the front lines of global environmental action. It is granted to individuals and organizations for outstanding achievements in the protection and improvement of the environment.

The Global 500 programme is now well established and is in its second phase. It provides prestige and attracts worldwide public, media and political support. This attention and publicity has been well received and provides the impetus to spur others to action.

Since 1987, 683 individuals and organizations worldwide have received the Global 500 Award for Environmental Achievement in the adult category: 91 in 43 countries in 1987; 94 in 59 countries in 1988; 114 in 50 countries in 1989; 78 in 39 countries in 1990; 49 in 29 countries in 1991; 74 in 51 countries in 1992; 30 in 26 countries in 1993; 33 in 25 countries in 1994; 20 in 21 countries in 1995; 17 in 15 countries in 1996; 17 in 13 countries in 1997; 17 in 15 countries in 1998; 13 in 10 countries in 1999; 11 in 10 countries in 2000; 12 in 11 countries in 2001; 6 in 5 countries in 2002; and 7 in 7 countries in 2003.

Achim Steiner UNEP Executive Director Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations

About the Global 500 Environmental Forum

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) established the Global 500 Laureate Roll of Honour to recognize the environmental achievements of individuals and organizations around the world. Since 1987, over 600 Laureates have received the prestigious Global 500 Laureate award.

Many Laureates devote impressive portions of their lives to such global concerns as climate change, deforestation, ocean pollution, dumping of toxic waste, and the conservation of biodiversity.

The formation of the Global 500 Environmental Forum at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro made it possible for Laureates to support and communicate with each other. The Forum includes individuals from all walks of life... individuals working alone or in organizations... individuals whose initiative and courage protect the environment against all odds. Its network is particularly helpful to those Laureates who live and work in isolated areas.

Marilyn Mosley President Global 500 Forum	The Global 500 Environmental Forum: Promotes awareness among grassroots organizations by publicizing and supporting their outstanding achievements Provides superlative role models to young people Maintains a database and serves a networking function as a source of advice and information on environmental issues and projects Supports the activities of UNEP through the agency of its Laureates around the world Initiates local, regional, and global activities that stimulate broader community action
Membership: All recipients of the Global 500 Laureate Roll of Honour Award are ex-officio members of the Global 500 Environmental Forum. Associate membership: Individuals and organizations may send $40 US to the Global 500 Environmental Forum. Contact the President for details.	Ms. Mosley and friends World Environment Day, 1999
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