The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) in New Delhi, an infl uential Indian non-governmental organisation led by Ms. Sunita Narain, a dynamic advocate for water, environment, human rights, democracy and health, will receive the 2005 Stockholm Water Prize from HM King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden in August.
In its Citation, the Nominating Committee lauded CSE and Ms. Narain.
2015 is a pivotal year for water issues globally. To celebrate #WorldWaterDay, UNDP, UN-Water and SIWI - in partnership with One Water project at University of Miami, have produced a film on water and sustainable development. Join in this year’s celebrations, as the world focuses on water and sustainable development and we announce this year’s Stockholm Water Prize Laureate. Previous Laureates, Rita Colwell, Tony Allan and Sunita Narain join UN Deputy Secretary-General, Jan Eliasson to raise the voice of water as ".. a precondition for human existence".
