ACBK Executive Director honored with prestigious international biodiversity award

Executive Director of the NGO "Kazakhstan Association for Biodiversity Conservation" (ACBK) Vera Voronova was awarded the MIDORI International Prize for achievements in biodiversity conservation.
Thanks to such initiatives as the reintroduction of rare animal species, the protection of saiga migration routes, and the expansion of the network of protected areas, the ASBK continues to strengthen Kazakhstan's position in the international environmental arena. This award is not only a well—deserved recognition for Vera Voronova and her team, but also an important step to draw attention to environmental projects in the republic and motivate new initiatives and efforts.

photo from ACBK website

The staff of the Biodiversity Research and Conservation Center (BRCC) heartily congratulates Vera Voronova and the ASBC on another landmark conservation achievement and wishes further success in this important mission!

The MIDORI Biodiversity Prize is one of the world's leading conservation awards, established by Japan's AEON Foundation in 2010. The award is given every two years to outstanding individuals whose work is focused on biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. The award is designed to raise awareness of the importance of biodiversity and inspire the public to take an active role in its protection.