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INTERNATIONAL AWARD: THE FIRST WINNERS OF THE FIRST EDITION
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INTERNATIONAL AWARD: THE FIRST WINNERS OF THE FIRST EDITION

The Yves Rocher Foundation launched a new prize, the International Award, open to all women around the world. The theme for the first edition of the prize was ‘Living Soils Challenge’. This year’s two winners were Ruhama Getahun (Ethiopia) and Vandana Shiva (India).

 

 

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THE BEGINNINGS OF THE FOUNDATION

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“Nature is the future of mankind”: Yves Rocher’s vision inspired his son Jacques to take action to protect the environment. Together, they decided to create The Yves Rocher Foundation 25 years ago.  
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The Rio Earth Summit

TAKING PART IN THE EARTH SUMMIT IN RIO DE JANEIRO

1992
Jacques Rocher took part in the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro to help protect the Amazon rainforest. He launched a petition that garnered over 200,000 client signatures in a bid to protect rainforests.  
Jacques Rocher took part in the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro to help protect the Amazon rainforest. He launched a petition that garnered over 200,000 client signatures in a bid to protect rainforests.  
One School, One Arboretum

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION SCHEME

1993
Launched in 1991, the ‘One School, One Arboretum’ campaign involved schoolchildren around the world andestablished over 500 arboreta!      
Launched in 1991, the ‘One School, One Arboretum’ campaign involved schoolchildren around the world andestablished over 500 arboreta!      
Terre de Femmes winner

FIRST EDITION OF THE TERRE DE FEMMES AWARD

2001
Women working to protect the environment deserve recognition. The Terre de Femmes Award was set up with this in mind, and is awarded every year to exceptional women engaged in a daily battle to protect our planet  
Women working to protect the environment deserve recognition. The Terre de Femmes Award was set up with this in mind, and is awarded every year to exceptional women engaged in a daily battle to protect our planet  
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