The Nature Conservancy
2019
Prize Category: Sustainability Prize
What has marked this international award out as unique is its scope; nominees can be drawn from anywhere in the world and be active in any field. Each Prize laureate receives a cash award of HK$20 million, around US$2.55 million, to support their future work, along with a certificate and a trophy.
The Father of Hybrid Rice – Yuan Long-ping
After being globally recognised as the father of Hybrid Rice, Yuan Long-ping remained working on the field and contributed his knowledge to the world.
LUI Che Woo Prize – Laureates Overview
The LUI Che Woo Prize is the first of its kind of international cross-sector award, honouring and recognising individuals or organisations who have selflessly contributed to world civilisation with words and deeds.
How do we learn? Meet the Brain
The brain contains 100 billion neurons that link to the cells in other parts of our body.
