Awarded in 2024
Based in Nyalebe Center, Mahagi Territory, Ituri region, Democratic Republic of Congo
Unencan Patho Jaque is a small-scale farmer from Nyalebe Centre known for his exceptional commitment to land care and biodiversity protection.
Through careful use of agroforestry, soil conservation and rehabilitation of degraded land, he demonstrates that effective environmental action can be achieved on even the smallest plots of land.
His work expands natural habitats, restores tree cover and protects water sources that support local agriculture. He is recognised for showing how rural families can protect biodiversity while improving their own livelihoods through sustainable land use.
