Global Spotlight Report #74: 2024 Climate Leadership Awards

Introduction

In Post 74 we asked our Country Managers to nominate an official who has done the most to reduce emissions in their country’s government over the past year. We asked them to describe the climate accomplishments of this person and why they are so important to the reduction of emissions. In the case of countries that lacked a government leader, Country Managers were asked to nominate a leader from an environmental NGO in their country.

Each Country Manager then drafted a letter to the person and/or organization receiving the award. The letter tells why the award is being made, and suggests additional actions that the awardee can make to further reduce their country’s emissions.

Table A below lists the persons in each country that have been designated to receive Climate Scorecard’s 2024 Government Climate Leadership Awards. Copies of the individual country award letters follow.

Country Awardee
Brazil
  • Marina Silva, Minister of Environment and Climate Change
Canada
  • Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change
European Union
  • Wopke Hoekstra, EU Commissioner for Climate Action
France
  • Francois Boisleux, Technical Coordinator French Environment and Energy Manage-Agency (ADEME)
Germany
  • Dr. Robert Habeck, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action
India
  • Shri Bhupender Yadav, Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change
Indonesia
  • Dr. Siti Nurbaya Bakar, Minister for Environment and Forestry
Mexico
  • Hans Blomeier & Eduardo Walsh, Mexico Representative, Konrad Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS)
Nigeria
  • Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, General Manager, Lagos State Environmental Protection
Saudi Arabia
  • Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman
South Africa
  • Geordin Hill-Lewis, Executive Mayor, Capetown
Spain
  • Valvanera Maria Ulargui Aparicio General Manager of the Spanish Office for Climate Change
Turkey
  • Deniz Ataç, Executive Director Turkish Foundation for Combatting Soil Erosion, for Reforestation and the Protection of Natural Habitats (TEMA)
United States
  • Jay Inslee, Governor, Washington State

Country Reports

Brazil 2024 Climate Scorecard Award: Marina Silva

Climate Scorecard’s 2024 Government Climate Leadership Award is presented to a country official who has done the most to reduce emissions in their country’s government over the past year. Below is a copy of the letter sent to each nominee and why they were chosen to receive this award.Brazil 2024 Climate Scorecard Award: Marina Silva,…

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Canada 2024 Climate Scorecard Award: Honourable Steven Guilbeault

Climate Scorecard’s 2024 Government Climate Leadership Award is presented to a country official who has done the most to reduce emissions in their country’s government over the past year. Below is a copy of the letter sent to each nominee and why they were chosen to receive this award.Canada 2024 Climate Scorecard Award: Honourable Steven…

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EU 2024 Climate Scorecard Award: Wopke Hoekstra

Climate Scorecard’s 2024 Government Climate Leadership Award is presented to a country official who has done the most to reduce emissions in their country’s government over the past year. Below is a copy of the letter sent to each nominee and why they were chosen to receive this award.EU 2024 Climate Scorecard Award: Wopke Hoekstra,…

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France 2024 Climate Scorecard Award: François Boisleux

Climate Scorecard’s 2024 Government Climate Leadership Award is presented to a country official who has done the most to reduce emissions in their country’s government over the past year. Below is a copy of the letter sent to each nominee and why they were chosen to receive this award.France 2024 Climate Scorecard Award: François Boisleux,…

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Germany 2024 Climate Scorecard Award: Dr. Robert Habeck

Climate Scorecard’s 2024 Government Climate Leadership Award is presented to a country official who has done the most to reduce emissions in their country’s government over the past year. Below is a copy of the letter sent to each nominee and why they were chosen to receive this award.Germany 2024 Climate Scorecard Award: Dr. Robert…

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India 2024 Climate Scorecard Award: Bhupender Yadav

Climate Scorecard’s 2024 Government Climate Leadership Award is presented to a country official who has done the most to reduce emissions in their country’s government over the past year. Below is a copy of the letter sent to each nominee and why they were chosen to receive this award.India 2024 Climate Scorecard Award: Minister Shri….

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Indonesia 2024 Climate Scorecard Award: Dr. Siti Nurbaya Bakar

Climate Scorecard’s 2024 Government Climate Leadership Award is presented to a country official who has done the most to reduce emissions in their country’s government over the past year. Below is a copy of the letter sent to each nominee and why they were chosen to receive this award.Indonesia 2024 Climate Scorecard Award: Dr. Siti…

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Mexico 2024 Climate Scorecard Award: Hans Blomeier & Eduardo Walsh

Climate Scorecard’s 2024 Government Climate Leadership Award is presented to a country official who has done the most to reduce emissions in their country’s government over the past year. Below is a copy of the letter sent to each nominee and why they were chosen to receive this award.Mexico 2024 Climate Scorecard Award: Hans Blomeier,…

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Nigeria 2024 Climate Scorecard Award: Dr. Babatunde Ajayi

Climate Scorecard’s 2024 Government Climate Leadership Award is presented to a country official who has done the most to reduce emissions in their country’s government over the past year. Below is a copy of the letter sent to each nominee and why they were chosen to receive this award.Nigeria 2024 Climate Scorecard Award: Dr. Babatunde…

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Saudi Arabia 2024 Climate Scorecard Award: Mohammad Bin Salman

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South Africa 2024 Climate Scorecard Award: Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

Climate Scorecard’s 2024 Government Climate Leadership Award is presented to a country official who has done the most to reduce emissions in their country’s government over the past year. Below is a copy of the letter sent to each nominee and why they were chosen to receive this award.South Africa 2024 Climate Scorecard Award: Mayor…

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Spain 2024 Climate Scorecard Award: Valvanera Maria Ulargui Aparicio

Climate Scorecard’s 2024 Government Climate Leadership Award is presented to a country official who has done the most to reduce emissions in their country’s government over the past year. Below is a copy of the letter sent to each nominee and why they were chosen to receive this award.Spain 2024 Climate Scorecard Award: Valvanera Maria…

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Turkey 2024 Climate Scorecard Award: Deniz Ataç

Climate Scorecard’s 2024 Government Climate Leadership Award is presented to a country official who has done the most to reduce emissions in their country’s government over the past year. Below is a copy of the letter sent to each nominee and why they were chosen to receive this award.Turkey 2024 Climate Scorecard Award: Deniz Ataç,…

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US 2024 Climate Scorecard Award: Jay Inslee

Climate Scorecard’s 2024 Government Climate Leadership Award is presented to a country official who has done the most to reduce emissions in their country’s government over the past year. Below is a copy of the letter sent to each nominee and why they were chosen to receive this award.US 2024 Climate Scorecard Award: Jay Inslee,…

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