Karnataka's Bibi Fatima Women's SHG wins UNDP Equator Prize for eco-friendly farming
The Bibi Fatima Women's Self-Help Group (SHG) from Dharwad district, Karnataka, has been awarded the prestigious 'Equator Prize' by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Often referred to as the Nobel Prize for Biodiversity Conservation, this award recognizes the SHG's exemplary eco-friendly farming practices. The Equator Prize is presented annually on the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples to honor nature-based solutions and sustainable development initiatives led by indigenous and local communities worldwide, highlighting their crucial role in environmental conservation.
Key Points
- A Self-Help Group from Karnataka received the prestigious UNDP Equator Prize.
- The Bibi Fatima Women's SHG was recognized for its sustainable and eco-friendly farming methods.
- The Equator Prize is awarded annually to celebrate nature-based solutions by local and indigenous communities.
- The prize is also known as the Nobel Prize for Biodiversity Conservation.
Exam Facts
- Bibi Fatima Women's SHG is from Dharwad district, Karnataka.
- They received the 'Equator Prize' from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
- The prize is also referred to as the Nobel Prize for Biodiversity Conservation.
- Awards are announced on International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples.
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