Professor Dasgupta awarded Zayed Prize

Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta has been awarded the prestigious Zayed International Prize for Scientific and technological achievements in environment.

Professor Dasgupta was recognised as having provided'œa world-known contribution in the scientific search and eco-friendly technology that pushes environment efforts towards success. The prize panel also commented that Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta was one of the'œmost outstanding environmental economists of his generation.

An awards ceremony will be held on 14 March in Dubai, hosted by the Patron of the Prize, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Source: Zayed Prize Website