Awarded in 2024
Based in Djupamudho (Dhuju Djukoth) - Mahagi territory, Ituri region, Democratic Republic of Congo
Uker Dhogu Abekani Claude from Djupamudho in Dhuju Djukoth is recognised for his outstanding work restoring degraded land and protecting biodiversity.
He integrates trees into farmland, uses ecological farming methods and protects water sources essential for the survival of local communities.
His efforts demonstrate how sustainable farming can become a pathway to resilience and environmental protection, even in areas under pressure from climate change and unsustainable land use.
