Lui Che Woo prize awarded to World Meteorological Organisation for work to reduce effects of natural disasters
Pratham Education Foundation, an NGO focused on underprivileged children in India and Hans-Josef Fell, a German pioneer in renewable energy, were winners in other two categories
A United Nations agency that aims to reduce the effect of natural disasters has been named one of three recipients of the latest Lui Che Woo Prize.
It was announced on Friday that the World Meteorological Organisation would be awarded the Welfare Betterment Prize for its long-term efforts in mitigating disaster losses related to extreme weather and climate events.
The prize was established by Hong Kong property tycoon and casino magnate Lui Che-woo in 2015 for “advancing world civilisation” and “inspiring people to build a more harmonious world”. It was first awarded in 2016.
Pratham Education Foundation, an NGO focused on providing quality education for underprivileged children in India, and Hans-Josef Fell, a German pioneer in renewable energy, were the winners in the other two categories.
Each recipient will receive a cash award of HK$20 million, a certificate and a trophy.
On Friday, Lui, 89, said: “The three recipients have made a remarkable contribution to the promotion of sustainable development, betterment of the welfare of mankind and positive energy.”
This year marked the first time no Chinese people had won the prize.
