There is no ‘sacrifice’ involved, no solemn “I must give up all pleasures to save the world” resolve. This is the predominant view of the Earth Heroes, discovered over the past eight years for the Sanctuary-ABN AMRO Wildlife Awards. Apart from the surprise at being honoured, these wildlife defenders also conveyed courage and humility – that are the hallmark of the truly successful.
On December 7, 2007 over 1,000 people gathered at the National Centre for the Performing Arts, in Mumbai to meet some of India’s most valuable sons and daughters who arrived from the four corners of the country. This year, 11 Earth Heroes were honoured, whose contribution to the security of India is all the more vital now that the connection between climate change and deforestation is better understood. Here are some of these people.