The UN honors six for combating land degradation, including Brazil’s Sonia Guajajara and Egypt’s SEKEM initiative.

The United Nations has named six individuals and organizations as the 2024 Champions of the Earth for their efforts to combat land degradation, drought, and desertification. Among the laureates are Brazil's Minister of Indigenous Peoples, Sonia Guajajara, for her advocacy for Indigenous rights, and SEKEM, an Egyptian initiative promoting sustainable agriculture. The awards recognize leadership in policy, innovation, and community action that help protect the environment.

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