The Perfect World Foundation
AbbreviationTPWF
Founded2010
TypeNonprofit Organization
PurposeConservation
HeadquartersKungsgatan,
Gothenburg, Sweden
Region
Global
Websitetheperfectworldfoundation.org

The Perfect World Foundation is a non-governmental organisation that raises awareness and supports efforts to prevent the global ecological crisis. The organization was founded by Ragnhild Jacobsson and Lars Valentin Jacobsson in 2010. The organization conducts ten annual events as part of its strategic plan "The Final Count Down". The events commenced in 2020 with the "Climate Aid" event in Gothenburg, Sweden.[1][2][3]

In 2014, Perfect World's "Save The Rhino" event in Gothenburg was the first large-scale fundraising event in support of wildlife to take place in Scandinavia. It attracted five hundred paying guests, was supported by one hundred volunteers and was attended by Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden.[4][5][6][7]

The Perfect World Award

The Perfect World Award is given annually, by The Perfect World Foundation, to a person who has raised significant attention to wildlife and nature conservation. Since its inauguration in 2014, it has become one of the most prestigious conservation award in Scandinavia. The recipient also receives The Fragile Rhino prize, a rhinoceros sculpted in glass. In her role as ambassador for The Perfect World Foundation, Sarah, Duchess of York has presented the award since 2017.The recipients to date have been:

Year Recipient Work awarded for
2014 Mark Shand the brother of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Elephant Family, jointly, for their work to protect the Asian Elephant.[8][9]
2015 Dame Jane Goodall for her work in animal conservation, especially the chimpanzee.
2016 Dr Richard Leakey for his work to save the African elephant.[10]
2017 Dr Sylvia Earle for her work to preserve our oceans marine conservation.
2018 Sir David Attenborough for his life-long commitment to preserve our natural world.[11]
2019 Greta Thunberg for having succeeded in creating global awareness of the climate issue.[12]
2020 Wangari Maathai for her progressive work for environment, democracy, and women’s rights[13]
2021 Dian Fossey in recognition of her ground-breaking research into mountain gorillas which has led to their protection and an increasing population.[14]
2022 Albert II, Prince of Monaco His Serene Highness was recognized and honoured for his life-long commitment, dedication, and actions to preserve our oceans.[15]

References

  1. ↑ Sverige, Lyx (2015-04-24). "Prins Charles deltar i indiskt tuk-tuk-lopp till förmån för den asiatiska elefanten". Lyx.se. Retrieved 2019-08-29.
  2. ↑ https://flytid.me/2015/04/09/goteborgsparet-ska-aka-tuk-tuk-i-indien-med-prins-charles/
  3. ↑ "Slåss för djur: "Fyller själen med glädje" | GT". www.expressen.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 2019-08-29.
  4. ↑ "Gothenburg hosts prestigious charity gala - Göteborg Daily". Archived from the original on 2016-09-27. Retrieved 2016-09-26.
  5. ↑ Klumbies, Hanna (18 September 2014). "Bilder: Jippot som ska rädda noshörningar". gp.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 2019-08-29.
  6. ↑ "Gala dinner 2016 - The Perfect World Foundation".
  7. ↑ "Victoria på plats när noshörningen räddas".
  8. ↑ "60 De bästa The Prince Of Wales And Duchess Of Cornwall Launch Travels To My Elephant Rickshaw Race bilderna, fotografierna och illustrationerna - Getty Images". www.gettyimages.se. Retrieved 2019-08-29.
  9. ↑ "The Perfect World Foundation". www.theperfectworld.com. Retrieved 2019-08-29.
  10. ↑ "Kunglig stjärnglans på kändistät gala i Göteborg". 15 September 2016.
  11. ↑ "David Attenborough to be honoured in Gothenburg". 2 August 2018.
  12. ↑ "The Perfect World Foundation Award". The Perfect World Foundation. 17 January 2020.
  13. ↑ "The Perfect World Award 2020, goes to the legacy of Wangari Maathai, The Green Belt Movement, The Wangari Maathai Foundation and The Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace & Environmental Studies". Retrieved 2021-02-08.
  14. ↑ "The Perfect World Foundation Award". The Perfect World Foundation. 4 December 2021.
  15. ↑ "The Perfect World Foundation Award". Svenska Dagbladet. 5 May 2022.
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