The 2013 edition of the prestigious Right Livelihood Award was today presented to Green Cross International's Dr Paul Walker, director of our Environmental Security and Sustainability (ESS) programme, for his work to rid the world of chemical weapons.

 

The prize announcement said: "Dr. Paul Walker is one of the most effective advocates for the abolition of chemical weapons. His leadership has helped to safely and verifiably eliminate more than 55,000 metric tons of chemical weapons from six declared national arsenals."

 

"He has been key to leveraging over one billion dollars annually in effective programmes for arms control, disarmament, threat reduction and non-proliferation. Paul Walker has engaged government leaders, NGOs, think tanks and citizens' groups around the world to work towards full implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention and for a world free from the dangers of chemical weapons."

 

Green Cross Australia congratulates Dr Paul Walker on this incredible achievement. For more information, read the full article "Right Livelihood Award goes to Green Cross's Paul Walker" on the Green Cross International website.