Securing the future of our planet for generations to come is a monumental challenge that requires collective effort, innovation and above all, visionary leadership. The Angus Kwok Awards celebrate the organizations and leaders across the Asia-Pacific that make measurable contributions to sustainability, and develop innovative initiatives that will positively impact the environment for centuries to come.
2019
Orangutan Foundation for outstanding work in preserving the highly endangered orangutan and its natural habitat
Oceanswell for work in education on the preservation of the Blue Whale in Sri Lanka
Beijing Forestry Society for tree planting campaign and efforts to stem desertification in north China
Centre for Environment Education (CEE) in India for developing programmes and materials to increase awareness about the environment and sustainable development.
IUCN Asia for work in in protecting Vietnam’s vulnerable water, wetlands, and coastal and marine environments.
2018
City of San Fernando, Philippines for its aggressive anti-plastic campaign to reduce ocean pollution
Kunming Institute of Botany for preservation of flora and fauna in southwest China
WCS for Snow Leopard conservation in Afghanistan, Pakistan, China, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan
Mongol Ecology Center for its work in inspiring Mongolian youth to love and protect nature
Southeast Asia Wildlife Preservation Society for its work in Indonesia, protecting the highly endangered Hornbill and its natural habitat.
2017
Malaysia Green Society for contributions to wildlife protection in Malaysia
Thailand Clean Energy Assoc. for contributions to education on solar energy
Bangkok Rotary Club for promotion of Thailand’s renewable energy sector
Philippines Marine Preservation Society outstanding activism on curbing carbon emissions in the oceanic shipping industry
The Asia Environmental Daily for extensive coverage of the environmental problems facing the entire Asia-Pacific region.
2016
India Solar Council - Award for Outstanding work in promoting the adoption of solar technology
Malaysia Green Society – for contributions to wildlife protection in Malaysia
Friends of Indonesia Wildlife for Outstanding work in preserving the Javan rhinoceros
The Clean Water Initiative (Pakistan) for clean water initiatives in Balochistan, Pakistan
National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) (Nepal) for preservation of biodiversity in the Chitwan National Park, the Bardia National Park and the Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve.
2015
Sri Lanka Wildlife Society for outstanding work in reducing human/elephant conflicts in Sri Lanka
Green Ag Cambodia for contributions to Cambodia aquaculture
Fauna and Flora Thailand for Outstanding contributions to wildlife protection
Friends of Earth Japan for its campaigns on climate change, energy usage, and environmentally friendly housing
China Forum of Environmental Journalists for reporting on environmental issues in China
2014
Philippines Marine Preservation Society for working reporting on the negative impacts of tourism on coral reefs
The Asia Environmental Daily for extensive coverage of the environmental problems facing the entire Asia-Pacific region.
Save Elephant Foundation for its work in Thailand, protecting the Asia elephant preserving its natural habitat.
Wildlife Alliance for its work in Cambodia, for its work in protecting some of Southeast Asia’s last unfragmented rainforests and its work in countering illegal wildlife trafficking.
The Korea Environment Institute (KEI) for its central role in developing environment agendas through policy research and recommendations, and its commitment to providing proactive environmental policy research that can contribute to preventing and solving environmental problems
2013
Green Ag Cambodia for contributions in education on sustainable rice production
The Asia Environmental Daily for extensive coverage of the environmental problems facing the entire Asia-Pacific region.
Green Karachi (Pakistan) for contributions on promoting education on recycling
Yellow River Conservancy Commission for its scientific work on urbanization, expanding population, and water scarcity on China’s Yellow River and the Yellow River Basin.
Forest Friends for its work in forestry protection in Laos.
2012
Singapore Nature Society for promoting educational awareness on fresh water resources
Friends of Indonesia Wildlife for educational awareness on threats to the Javan rhinoceros and Sumatran elephant
Green Space (India) for contributions to Indian parks and forestry in West Bengal
WildAct for its work in Vietnam, raising people’s awareness on conservation issue by providing information and educational programs for Vietnamese children.
Applied Environmental Research Foundation (AERF) for its projects in Pune, India promoting ecological “green” entrepreneurship.
2011
The Green Council - Hong Kong for educational awareness on air quality issues on Hong Kong Island
Thailand Green Society for reporting on soil erosion problems in Khon Kaen, Northeast Thailand
The Asahi Shimbun for extensive and critical coverage of the Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster
Biodiversity And Nature Conservation Association for Spoon-billed Sandpiper conservation in Myanmar’s coastal areas of Rakhine, Ayawaddy, Yangon, Bago, Mon and Tanintharyi.
Waterkeepers Bangladesh for its work in protecting the water and water bodies of Bangladesh including its forests resources through enforcement, fieldwork and community action.
2010
The Green Council - Hong Kong for educational awareness on air quality issues on Hong Kong Island
Sabah Wetlands Conservation Society (SWCS) for its work in protecting and promoting the wise use of all wetlands in Sabah, Malaysia.
Marine Wildlife Watch of the Philippines for its work in supporting the conservation and protection of marine wildlife species and their habitats in the Philippines.
Sri Lanka Wildlife Conservation Society for its outstanding work in preserving the sloth bear, leopard, rusty-spotted cat, fishing cat, jungle cat, golden palm civet, and Sri Lankan jackal
Thai Conservation of Forest Foundation for its work in promoting conservation of Thailand’s environment, rivers and major waterways.