Nation-Building Lifetime Achievement Award (People Sector)
David Takayoshi Suzuki
Canadian world-renowned environmental activist
David Takayoshi Suzuki is a Canadian world-renowned environmental activist and science communicator who has dedicated his life to environmental protection and preservation. He partnered with several sectors including governments, corporations, and individuals to find solutions to major environmental concerns such as climate change, nature restoration, and biodiversity, and thus, constructing a sustainable community. Despite the difficulty of addressing environmental issues, he continues to work tirelessly to combat and revolutionize environmental challenges. His efforts and devotions have aided in raising awareness and empowering the general public to solve environmental challenges as well as to take action in conserving and protecting the natural environment for future generations. His work has demonstrated a significant and sustained impact on worldwide communities.