The Sophie Prize

Sophie Prize Winner 2010:

Dr. James E. Hansen

Dr. James E. Hansen


The Sophie Prize 2010 is awarded to American climate scientist Dr. James E. Hansen. Hansen has played a key role for the development of our understanding of human-induced climate change. His clear message has met resistance, and he experienced censorship of his scientifically based statements during the Bush-administration.

Dr. Hansen is an outstanding scientist with numerous scientific articles published in high-ranking journals. His conscience, and later his role as a “concerned grandfather”, has committed him to combine his research with political activism based on personal conviction. He receives the award for his clear communication of the threat posed by climate change and for his genuine commitment to future generations.

Photo: David Schmoll, Houston

Speech by the chair of the board of the Sophie Prize, Nina Drange

Speech by the chair of the board of the Sophie Prize, Nina Drange

Wednesday 23 June 2010

Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, dear friends. We are gathered here today to celebrate Dr. James E. Hansen, winner of the Sophie Prize 2010...

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Speech by the Sophie Prize winner Dr. James Hansen

Speech by the Sophie Prize winner Dr. James Hansen

Wednesday 23 June 2010

I am grateful to Jostein Gaarder and the Sophie Foundation for the opportunity to discuss the state of Earth's climate, the implications for people and nature, and action that is needed...

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Official photos from the Prize Ceremony

Official photos from the Prize Ceremony

Tuesday 22 June 2010

All photos: Mari Monrad Vistven

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News about this years Sophie Prize winner

Friday 09 April 2010

News about this years Sophie Prize winner has spread. See a selection of links to international press. For norwegian press, se the norwegian site.

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The Sophie Foundation changes name to The Sophie Prize

Tuesday 09 February 2010

To simplify and avoid confusion we have decided that we will only use The Sophie Prize about our prize and work.

See video of seminar with Marina Silva at Cop15

See video of seminar with Marina Silva at Cop15

Wednesday 06 January 2010

The Rainforest Foundation Norway arranged a side event with Sophie Prize winner Marina Silva at Cop15. At this event a new map over the Amazon rainforest was also presented, showing the area and the threats to the rainforest.

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The Sophie Prize

The Sophie Prize is one of the world’s most generous environment and sustainable development Prizes. The Sophie Prize is established to inspire people working towards a sustainable future.

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