Past Sydney Peace Prize Recipients respond to Naomi Klein’s award:
Mary Robinson, 2002 Sydney Peace Prize recipient, former President of Ireland:
“Climate change is the crisis of our generation and Naomi Klein’s efforts to raise awareness of this fact deserves recognition by the Sydney Peace Prize. Like Naomi, I believe that climate change is not just an environmental issue, it is an issue of human rights and justice. Therefore it is the responsibility of all of us to take appropriate action that will protect people as well as the planet.â€
Arundhati Roy, 2004 Sydney Peace Prize recipient, author and human rights campaigner:
“Naomi Klein is a perfect choice for this prize. There is no looking away from the direct connection she makes between climate change and capitalism. I hope the Sydney Peace Prize will help to amplify her message.â€
Dr Vandana Shiva, 2010 Sydney Peace Prize recipient, eminent scientist and environmentalist:
“I am so happy that Naomi Klein will be awarded this year’s Sydney Peace Prize. Naomi’s contributions to the movement for climate justice are a significant step in Making Peace with the Earth.â€
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