Equator Prize winner of 2020 from Myanmar- recognizing and promoting the work of the Salween Peace Park

June 5, 2020

Salween Peace Park Initiative in south eastern Myanmar wins the Equator Prize 2020 from the Equator Initiative for maintaining stability and conservation of a 5,400 square kilometer continuous ecosystem made up of protected areas, community forests and indigenous lands. 

The Equator Initiative brings together the United Nations, governments, civil society, businesses and grassroots organizations to recognize and advance local sustainable development solutions for people, nature and resilient communities. The Equator Prize is awarded biennially to recognize and advance local sustainable development solutions for people, nature and resilient communities.