Wikipedia / International Cosmos Prize
Wikipedia / International Cosmos Prize
The International Cosmos Prize was established in 1993, commemorating Expo '90 in Osaka, Japan. The objective of the prize was to develop the basic concept of Expo '90, "The Harmonious Coexistence between Nature and Humankind" and is awarded by the Commemorative Foundation for the International Garden and Greenery Exposition, Osaka, Japan, 1990 (Expo '90 Foundation).
The prize, which may be awarded to an individual or team, consists of a commendation, a medallion and a monetary reward, currently 40 million yen. It is awarded during a ceremony held in each autumn, at which the individual or team.
The name of the prize, "Cosmos," refers to the Cosmos flower that bloomed during the Expo and the ancient Greek word kosmos meaning "universe in harmony."
Subject matter
The prize shall be awarded for outstanding research work and/or achievement which promote the philosophy, "The Harmonious Coexistence between Nature and Humankind." The Prize shall also illuminate research and/or achievements that use not only analytical and reductive methods, but also advocate a global outlook and show integrated, long-term vision. The prize recognizes achievements in the natural and social sciences, humanities and the arts. https://www.expo-cosmos.or.jp/english/cosmos/about.html
Selection procedure
The Cosmos Prize Committee https://www.expo-cosmos.or.jp/english/cosmos/iinkai.html will form the Screening Committee of Experts which will screen candidates recommended by the designated recommenders. Based on the results of the screening, the Cosmos Prize Committee will decide the Prizewinner.
Prizewinners
List of past Prizewinners: https://www.expo-cosmos.or.jp/english/cosmos/jyusyou/
1993 Ghillean Prance
1995 KIRA Tatsuo
1996 George B. Schaller
1997 Richard Dawkins
1998 Jared M. Diamond
1999 Wu Zhengyi
2000 David Attenborough
2001 Anne Whiston Spirn
2003 Peter H. Raven
2004 Julia Carabias Lillo
2005 Daniel Pauly
2006 Raman Sukumar
2007 Georgina Mace
2008 Phan Nguyên Hồng
2009 Gretchen Cara Daily
2010 Estella Leopold
2012 Edward O. Wilson
2013 Bob Paine
2014 Philippe Descola
2015 Johan Rockström
2016 IWATSUKI Kunio
2017 Jane Goodall
2018 Augustin Berque
2019 Stuart L. Pimm
2020 – Not awarded due to COVID-19
2021 – Peter Bellwood
2022 Felicia Keesing
2025 David Andrew Keith
2026 Robin Dunbar
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