iCRAG PhD Researcher Halleluya Ekandjo today has received an Honourable mention for Geoscience Ambassador of the Year by the UNESCO Earth Sciences and Geoparks Section during the open session of the Council of the International Geoscience (IGCP) in Paris, France.
To acknowledge the profound significance of early-career Earth scientists, the International Geoscience Programme (IGCP) project 769: the Energy Transition Centre for Masters’ Training (CMT) and the GeoNetZero Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) are introducing the inaugural Geoscience Ambassador of the Year Award, as part of their ongoing Geoscience Ambassador Programme - the global campaign for geoscience advocacy in the energy transition.
The Geoscience Ambassador Programme’s mission is to inspire future and current generations of geoscientists to step up to the challenge of communicating the critical and fulfilling role geoscience is playing in supporting the transition of the worlds energy systems to cleaner and more sustainable solutions. In addition, it aims to catalyse the global geoscience community, in collaboration with existing institutions and initiatives and to create a positive ground swell of cooperation. This network is utilised to raise the awareness of new geoscientists, inspire future geoscientists and enrol current ones in supporting the energy transition.
Speaking today Halleluya said: "I am delighted to have received an Honourable Mention for Geoscience Ambassador of the Year from UNESCO Earth Sciences and Geoparks Section. This recognition is not just a personal achievement, but also a tribute to the collaborative efforts of all those who have supported me in advocating for the significance of geoscience education and awareness. Geosciences play a crucial role in our sustainable society, and it is truly wonderful to see my efforts acknowledged. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to those who nominated me."