Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:35am on 06 Oct 2023,Friday India Global
Indian-origin professor Dr. Joyeeta Gupta has been awarded the prestigious Dutch Spinoza Prize for her exceptional work in the field of climate change. Gupta, a professor of environment and development in the global south, received the 1.5 million euros award during a ceremony in The Hague organized by the Dutch Research Council (NWO). The Spinoza Prize, often referred to as the 'Dutch Nobel,' recognizes scholars of international acclaim. Gupta's pioneering contributions to creating a just and sustainable world earned her this esteemed honor, making her a significant figure in the fight against climate change.