Nominations are now open for the Australia Awards Alumni Climate Warrior Award.

This award recognises Australia Awards Solomon Islands alumni who show exceptional leadership in climate intervention, environmental protection, and sustainability, a statement by the Australian high commission yesterday said.

The Alumni Climate Warrior Award celebrates alumni who address climate change and environmental challenges through innovative, sustainable solutions, activities, or policies for a cleaner, healthier, and more resilient environment.

The alumni must demonstrate positive change to address environmental security challenges including climate change, pollution reduction (air, land, water, and marine), waste management, biodiversity conservation, renewable energy and the sustainable use of natural resources.

Australia’s High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Rod Hilton said Australia is committed to supporting and recognising the outstanding achievements of our Australia Awards alumni who are leading efforts to protect the environment and promote sustainability.

“Through the Alumni Climate Warrior Award, we celebrate the innovative actions of alumni who are driving positive environmental change and contributing to a more sustainable future for Solomon Islands and our shared Pacific region,” Hilton said.

To be eligible for the Alumni Climate Warrior Award applicants must be a Solomon Islands citizen who has graduated from a tertiary institution with the Government of Australia’s scholarship, fellowship, or short course programmes including Australia Awards Scholarships, Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships, Australia Awards Fellowships, Australia Awards Short Courses.

The award includes SBD25,000 for professional development.

Applications close 5pm on May 28.