On January 19, 2025, Partha Dasgupta, Professor at the University of Cambridge, and Jinfeng Zhou, Vice Chairman and Secretary-General of the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation, jointly received the 3rd IETI "Green Development and Sustainability Award."
Reasons for Partha Dasgupta's Award
Professor Partha Dasgupta is a founding figure in modern resource economics and the emerging interdisciplinary field of ecological economics. In the field of environment and development, he has established the research direction and agenda, built a key development framework, and actively advocated for incorporating natural resources and environmental factors into national economic accounting systems, opening new paths for the integration of economics and environmental science. He was also the first to deeply analyze the economics of population growth and the foundation of a just society, providing significant theoretical foundations and analytical perspectives for social science research. Through innovative theories and methods, he has strongly advanced academic development and practical applications in fields such as poverty and nutrition economics, environmental economics, econometrics, and the economics of knowledge, making indelible contributions to both environmental and economic development worldwide.
Reasons for Jinfeng Zhou's Award
Mr. Jinfeng Zhou has been a central figure in the fields of green development and environmental protection. His contributions are reflected in multiple key initiatives and theories that have significantly impacted policies and practices. These include promoting concepts such as "carbon equality" and "neighborhood biodiversity conservation," as well as the establishment of community conservation areas. His team is at the forefront of integrating industry, academia, research, and application, actively initiating and protecting biodiversity and natural resources. As a senior advocate and leading researcher in green development and environmental protection, Mr. Zhou demonstrates exceptional leadership. His team has implemented numerous practical, applied, research, and science communication efforts, deeply integrating international cooperation, scientific knowledge, environmental protection actions, and public welfare outreach to advance global environmental protection and sustainable development.
Award Introduction
The IETI "Green Development and Sustainability Award" (GDSA) is one of the most prestigious academic honors established by the International Engineering and Technology Institute (IETI). It is globally recognized as one of the highest accolades, aimed at recognizing and promoting groundbreaking contributions to environmental protection and sustainable development. The award underscores the Institute's commitment to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and global environmental stewardship. It serves as a hallmark of excellence for individuals whose innovative research and leadership have significantly advanced the fields of green development and sustainability on a global scale. Previous recipients include prominent scholars and leaders from top-tier academic institutions such as the University of Oxford, Washington University in St. Louis, Griffith University, the University of Cambridge, and the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation. This award not only acknowledges individual achievements but also symbolizes the future direction of global environmental protection and sustainable development.