Question: How many local and indigenous communities of the world were awarded the UNDP Equator prize 2017?
(a) 15
(b) 20
(c) 25
(d) 10
Answer- (a)
related facts:
- On September 17th, 2017, The Equator Prize Award Ceremony concluded in New York.
- The prizes were given to organization which showcase innovative solutions for tackling poverty, environment, and climate challenge.,
- This year 15 local and indigenous communities from Africa, Asia, and Latin America have been awarded with Prize.
- Earlier, on June 29th, 2017, UN Development Programme (UNDP) and partners had announced the winners of the Equator Prize 2017.
- From the Asia Pacific region Swayam Shikshan Prayog, a NGO at Pune, Maharastra, India also honored with the prize.
- Operating at the nexus of nutrition, sustainable agriculture, and gender, Swayam Shikshan Prayog empowers 72,000 women in the drought-prone state of Maharashtra to act as agricultural decision-makers, improving their health, food security, and economic well-being.
- It is notable that the initiative has created 5,500 self–help and saving groups for women.
Reference:
http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/presscenter/pressreleases/2017/06/29/equator-prize-2017-winners-announced-highlighting-outstanding-nature-based-solutions-for-local-sustainable-development.html
http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/presscenter/pressreleases/2017/09/11/equator-prize-ceremony-to-honour-outstanding-initiatives-of-indigenous-peoples-and-local-communities-marks-15-years-of-equator-initiative-.html