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Abstract (English) : The Frontiers Planet Prize is the world’s largest prize in planetary health and Earth system science, offering three $1 million awards to advance breakthrough research. It highlights the need for global investment in sustainability science and pushes science into policy and commercial sectors for impact. Winners participate in international conferences to promote sustainable futures. In South Africa, ASSAf manages nominations as the official NRB, ensuring they meet prize criteria.
The objectives of the webinar were to:
• Showcase ASSAf’s Role in Scientific Excellence.
• Present the Frontiers Planet Prize as an ASSAf-Led International Partnership.
• Promote Equitable Awareness Across Institutions.
• Clarify the Nomination and Selection Process.
• Highlight Opportunities and Benefits of the Prize
Description : MP4 video, Size: 706 MB; Duration: 01:16:21
Contributor ORCIDs : Thwala, Melusi 
; Pillay, Vinny ; Burgelman, Jean-Claude ; Burton, Stephanie ; Strand, Mia ; Korsten, Lise ; Qwebani, Tozama
; Pillay, Vinny ; Burgelman, Jean-Claude ; Burton, Stephanie ; Strand, Mia ; Korsten, Lise ; Qwebani, Tozama Publisher : Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)
Citation : Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), (2026). Frontiers Planet Prize (FPP) Fifth Edition Webinar (South Africa): [Online] Available at: https://youtu.be/We7RS9gBRGs
Sponsorship : Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)
Peer Review Status : Non-Peer Reviewed
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