The Sophie Prize 2012 is awarded to Eva Joly for fighting a culture of greediness which creates social and environmental problems.
Eva Joly (1943) is awarded the Sophie Prize 2012 for her tireless and fearless work against economic crime and corruption, and for her vision of a sustainable, equitable society (Photo: Xavier Cantat).
An official Ceremony to honor Eva Joly, the Sophie Prize winner of 2012, will be held in Oslo on June 13th. The Norwegian Minister of the Environment, Bård Vegar Solhjell, will hand over the prize.
Wangari Mathaai died last night, leaving a deep void but also a strong feeling of gratitude. Her death is a great loss for Africa, for the environment and for all of us who strive for democracy and peace.
Browse and download photos from the Sophie Prize Ceremony 2011.
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