Golden Oak Award
The 5th Mediterranean Plant Conservation Week will honour three exceptional scientists whose dedication and contributions have left a lasting mark on the preservation of our natural heritage.
The Mediterranean Plant Conservation Award, known this year as the Golden Oak Award, celebrates outstanding contributions to the protection, research, and conservation of Mediterranean flora. This prestigious award is given to those who have demonstrated unwavering commitment and leadership in safeguarding the botanical richness of our region.
We are privileged to recognize three remarkable scientists who have not only advanced the field of plant conservation but have also inspired others to join in this vital mission. Their work has strengthened conservation efforts, deepened our understanding of Mediterranean biodiversity, and fostered a more sustainable future for generations to come.
Dr. Emilio Laguna
Technical Director of the Centre for Forestry Research and Experimentation (CIEF)
Prof. Emer. Kyriacos Georghiou
Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Biology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Prof. Gianluigi Bacchetta
Director of the Conservation Centre of Biodiversity and the Germplasm Bank of Sardinia of the University of Cagliari