Swiss Climate Scientist Wins €500K German Environmental Award

Seneviratne's work is reshaping our understanding of climate change. Zinq's resource-saving technique shows practical innovation can protect the environment.

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2025 October 26 . 9:01 AM

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German Environmental Award to be Awarded in Chemnitz - Swiss Climate Scientist Wins €500K German Environmental Award

The German Environmental Award, one of Europe's most prestigious and lucrative environmental honors, is set to be presented this Sunday in Chemnitz. The award, worth €500,000, recognizes outstanding contributions to environmental protection and sustainability. This year, it goes to Swiss climate researcher Prof. Dr. Sonia Isabelle Seneviratne from ETH Zurich for her work in climate science and climate change.

Seneviratne's groundbreaking research focuses on the intricate interactions between soil moisture, vegetation, and the atmosphere. Her work has significantly advanced our understanding of climate change and its impacts. The award ceremony will be livestreamed, allowing global audiences to witness the presentation by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

In addition to Seneviratne, the award will also recognize Lars Baumgürtel and Birgitt Bendiek, managing directors of Zinq. The company's innovative galvanizing technique, 'MicroZinc', conserves resources and energy in corrosion protection. This technique is a testament to the award's commitment to honoring practical solutions that protect the environment and environment change.

The 33rd presentation of the German Environmental Award highlights the importance of both scientific research and practical innovation in environmental protection and climate change mitigation. By recognizing Seneviratne's climate science work and Zinq's 'MicroZinc' technique, the award encourages further progress in understanding and mitigating climate change.