International Cosmos Prize
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The International Cosmos Prize was established in 1993, commemorating Expo '90 in Osaka, Japan. The objective of the prize was to develop the basic concept of Expo '90, "The Harmonious Coexistence between Nature and Humankind" and is awarded by the Commemorative Foundation for the International Garden and Greenery Exposition, Osaka, Japan, 1990 (Expo '90 Foundation).[1]
The prize, which may be awarded to an individual or team, consists of a commendation, a medallion and a monetary reward, currently 40 million yen. It is awarded during a ceremony held in each autumn, at which the individual or team.
The name of the prize, "Cosmos," refers to the Cosmos flower that bloomed during the Expo and the ancient Greek word kosmos meaning "universe in harmony."
Subject matter
The prize shall be awarded for outstanding research work and/or achievement which promote the philosophy, "The Harmonious Coexistence between Nature and Humankind." The Prize shall also illuminate research and/or achievements that use not only analytical and reductive methods, but also advocate a global outlook and show integrated, long-term vision. The prize recognizes achievements in the natural and social sciences, humanities and the arts.
Selection procedure
The Cosmos Prize Committee will form the Screening Committee of Experts which will screen candidates recommended by the designated recommenders. Based on the results of the screening, the Cosmos Prize Committee will decide the Prizewinner.
Prizewinners
- 1993 – Ghillean Prance
- 1994 – Jacques FranÇois Barrau
- 1995 – KIRA Tatsuo
- 1996 – George B. Schaller
- 1997 – Richard Dawkins
- 1998 – Jared M. Diamond
- 1999 – Wu Zhengyi
- 2000 – David Attenborough
- 2001 – Anne Whiston Spirn
- 2002 – Charles Darwin Research Station
- 2003 – Peter H. Raven
- 2004 – Julia Carabias Lillo
- 2005 – Daniel Pauly
- 2006 – Raman Sukumar
- 2007 – Georgina Mace
- 2008 – Phan Nguyên Hồng
- 2009 – Gretchen Cara Daily
- 2010 – Estella Leopold
- 2011 – Census of Marine Life
- 2012 – Edward O. Wilson[2]
- 2013 – Bob Paine
- 2014 – Philippe Descola
- 2015 – Johan Rockström
- 2016 – IWATSUKI Kunio
- 2017 – Jane Goodall
- 2018 – Augustin Berque
- 2019 – Stuart L. Pimm[3]
- 2020 – Not awarded due to COVID-19[4]
- 2021 – Peter Bellwood[5]
- 2022 – Felicia Keesing[6]
- 2023 – Kristin Shrader-Frechette[7]
- 2024 – William James Sutherland[8]
- 2025 – David Andrew Keith[9]
See also
References
- ^ https://www.expo-cosmos.or.jp/english/
- ^ "E.O. Wilson wins Cosmos Prize". The Harvard Gazette. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
- ^ "Duke Conservation Scientist Stuart Pimm to Receive International Prize". 2025 Duke University. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
- ^ "Postponement of the 2020 (28th) International Cosmos Prize Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic". Expo '90 Foundation. 2020-07-10. Retrieved 2021-07-19.
- ^ "ANU archaeologist awarded top honour for life's work". Australian National University. 2021-07-15. Archived from the original on 2021-07-15. Retrieved 2021-07-19.
- ^ "Dr. Felicia Keesing, lauréate du Prix International Cosmos 2022". Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) (in French). Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ "Dr. Kristin Shrader-Frechette, lauréate du Prix International Cosmos 2". Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) (in French). Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ "Bill Sutherland Winner of the 2024 International Cosmos Prize". 2025 University of Cambridge. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
- ^ "UNSW ecologist awarded 2025 International Cosmos Prize". University of NSW. Retrieved 2025-07-18.