We thank the followingand those unknown persons, groups,agencies, organizations and governments for their loving and selfless actions that bring meaningful comfort and assistance to others.May your lives be graced by the Divine with evermore joy and fulfilling reward.
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Prince Albert, Monaco
Prince Albert II is being conferred the Roger Revelle Prize for his environmental protection efforts. |
Former President Fidel Castro
Former President Fidel Castro is honored with the Supreme Order of Companions by South Africa for his social activism. |
President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, Algeria
President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has been inaugurated to his 3rd term in office. |
Dr. Huda Bin Amer, Libya
Member of Parliament Dr. Huda Bin Amer has been appointed as the next President of the Parliament. |
China and Formosa (Taiwan)
China and Formosa (Taiwan) sign three agreements after cross-straits talks. |
Actor Jet Li
Chinese movie star Jet Li has been selected as the Goodwill Ambassador for the World Health Organization. |
California, USA
Smoking in California drops from 23% to 13%, saving the state US$86 billion in healthcare costs. |
Marc Ona Essangui, Maria Gunnoe, Olga Speranskaya, Rizwana Hasan, Wanze Eduards, Yuyun Ismawati
The 2009 Goldman Environment Prize honors individuals for their leadership in safeguarding the environment: Marc Ona Essangui, Maria Gunnoe, Olga Speranskaya, Rizwana Hasan, Wanze Eduards, and Yuyun Ismawati. |
Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi, Nigel Barker, Oprah Winfrey
Celebrities honored at the 23rd annual Genesis Awards for their work for the better treatment of animals: Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi, Nigel Barker, and Oprah Winfrey. |
Conservation International, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and Leonard DiCaprio
The “Act for Earth” gala honors US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Leonardo DiCaprio for their humanitarian and environmental work, and event proceeds of US$1.8 million was donated to Conservation International for its work in protecting the environment. |
Grosseto, Italy
The Tuscan city of Grosseto unveils “zero cost” homes that uses the resources of the Earth and Sun. |
Salim Stoudamire
Vegan US NBA player Salim Stoudamire signs a multi-year contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. |
Denmark
Denmark ranks as the best country for business for the second consecutive year by Forbes Magazine. |
Sweden, North Korea, Finland, Republic of Palau, Brunei Darussalam, Guyana, Gabon, Republic of Suriname, Solomon Islands, and French Guiana
Top forested nations as reported by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO): Sweden, North Korea, Finland, Republic of Palau, Brunei Darussalam, Guyana, Gabon, Republic of Suriname, Solomon Islands, and French Guiana. |
Shirin Nezammafi
Iranian writer Shirin Nezammafi is honored with the Bungakukai Shinjinsho award for her book, Shiroi Kami. |
Anthony Mullen, USA
Anthony Mullen from Greenwich, Connecticut is honored as Teacher of the Year by US President Barack Obama. |
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