He received recognition with the Brazilian researcher Eduardo Brondízio for his studies on the intertwining between biodiversity and human beings.
The biologist and researcher at CONICET, Sandra Díazwas recognized on Tuesday, together with the Brazilian researcher Eduardo Brondíziowith him Tyler Prize 2025popularly known as el “Nobel Prize of the Environment”. Both scientists were chosen by their studies on andThe intertwining between biodiversity and human beings. They are the first South Americans to receive it.
“Your evidence -based recommendations to protect and use our natural resources sustainably Vitals are a perfect example of how science can generate a real impact, ”said the Executive Committee of the Tyler Prize, who will also award a prize of 250 thousand dollars for both scientists.
The Tyler Award for Environmental Achievement is awarded by the University of Southern California. It was established in 1973 by the John (deceased) and Alice Tyler to recognize the outstanding contributions of works on the environment, energy and health, which generate important benefits for humanity.
After knowing the winners of the 2025 edition of this award, both winners issued a statement where they affirmed the need to deepen the interconnection of these themes. “Socio-environmental justice and respect for our connections with other life forms on Earth must cease to be abstract concepts”Both winners said.
Who are the winners Sandra Díaz and Eduardo Brondízio
Díaz He was born in Bell Ville, Córdoba. It is one of the most recognized biologists in the world and has conducted avant -garde research on the interactions between biodiversity and humanity. He has promoted respect for nature and has made great contributions to include his protection in different laws.
Next to the anthropologist BrondízioDíaz is one of the most important referents in research on the link that human race has with nature. In the last decade, Both scientists conducted several studies and reports in collaboration, such as Global Evaluation Report of the Scientific-Political Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystems Services (IPBES), Posted in 2019, or the United Nations Convention on Biodiversity.
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