The Sophie Prize was an international environment and development prize (USD 100,000) awarded annually from 1998 to 2013. It was established in 1997 by the Norwegian author Jostein Gaarder and his wife Siri Dannevig, and is named after Gaarder's novel Sophie's World. It aimed to recognize individuals or organizations working with the environment and sustainable development. In 2013, representatives announced that the prize would not be awarded any longer due to a lack of funds.Øyvind Rønning Nyborg (28 May, 2013): Sofieprisen legges ned NRK, retrieved 28 May, 2013
Prize winners
1998: Environmental Rights Action, Nigeria 1999: Herman Daly and Thomas Kocherry 2000: Sheri Liao 2001: ATTAC France 2002: Patriarch Bartholomew I 2003: John Pilger 2004: Wangari Maathai 2005: Sheila Watt-Cloutier 2006: Romina Picolotti 2007: Göran Persson 2008: Gretchen Daily 2009: Marina Silva, Brazil 2010: James HansenUS scientist Hansen awarded for climate work April 7, 2010, Austin Science Policy Examiner, Steven Andrew 2011: Tristram Stuart 2012: Eva Joly 2013: Bill McKibben
Board members Åslaug Haga (chair) Petter Nome (deputy chair) Helene Bank Siri Dannevig Nikolas Dannevig Gaarder Elin Enge Thomas Hylland Eriksen Jostein Gaarder Elizabeth Hartmann Dag Olav Hessen Bård Lahn Ylva Lindberg Sidsel Mørck
See also
List of environmental awards
References
External links Official site