{{Short description|Japanese science award}}{{Infobox award | name = International Cosmos Prize | description = Harmonious Coexistence between Nature and Humankind | presenter = Commemorative Foundation for the International Garden and Greenery Exposition, Osaka, Japan, 1990 (Expo '90 Foundation) | country = Japan | reward = 40 million yen }} The '''International Cosmos Prize''' was established in 1993, commemorating Expo '90 in Osaka, Japan. The objective of the prize was to develop the basic concept of Expo '90, "The Harmonious Coexistence between Nature and Humankind" and is awarded by the Commemorative Foundation for the International Garden and Greenery Exposition, Osaka, Japan, 1990 (Expo '90 Foundation).<ref> https://www.expo-cosmos.or.jp/english/</ref>
The prize, which may be awarded to an individual or team, consists of a commendation, a medallion and a monetary reward, currently 40 million yen. It is awarded during a ceremony held in each autumn, at which the individual or team.
The name of the prize, "Cosmos," refers to the ''Cosmos'' flower that bloomed during the Expo and the ancient Greek word ''kosmos'' meaning "universe in harmony."<ref>{{Cite web |title=About the Prize {{!}} Expo '90 Foundation |url=https://www.expo-cosmos.or.jp/english/cosmos/about.html |access-date=2026-03-05 |website=www.expo-cosmos.or.jp}}</ref>
== Subject matter == The prize shall be awarded for outstanding research work and/or achievement which promote the philosophy, "The Harmonious Coexistence between Nature and Humankind." The Prize shall also illuminate research and/or achievements that use not only analytical and reductive methods, but also advocate a global outlook and show integrated, long-term vision. The prize recognizes achievements in the natural and social sciences, humanities and the arts. [https://www.expo-cosmos.or.jp/english/cosmos/about.html]
== Selection procedure == The Cosmos Prize Committee [https://www.expo-cosmos.or.jp/english/cosmos/iinkai.html] will form the Screening Committee of Experts which will screen candidates recommended by the designated recommenders. Based on the results of the screening, the Cosmos Prize Committee will decide the Prizewinner.
== Prizewinners== List of past Prizewinners: [https://www.expo-cosmos.or.jp/english/cosmos/jyusyou/] {{Div col|colwidth=22em}} *1993 – Ghillean Prance *1994 – Jacques FranÇois Barrau *1995 – KIRA Tatsuo *1996 – George B. Schaller *1997 – Richard Dawkins *1998 – Jared M. Diamond *1999 – Wu Zhengyi *2000 – David Attenborough *2001 – Anne Whiston Spirn *2002 – Charles Darwin Research Station *2003 – Peter H. Raven *2004 – Julia Carabias Lillo *2005 – Daniel Pauly *2006 – Raman Sukumar *2007 – Georgina Mace *2008 – Phan Nguyên Hồng *2009 – Gretchen Cara Daily *2010 – Estella Leopold *2011 – Census of Marine Life *2012 – Edward O. Wilson<ref>{{Cite web |title=E.O. Wilson wins Cosmos Prize |url=https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2012/07/e-o-wilson-wins-cosmos-prize/#:~:text=Recognized%20for%20his%20work%20on,29%20in%20Osaka%2C%20Japan. |access-date=2025-02-25 |website=The Harvard Gazette |language=en}}</ref> *2013 – Bob Paine *2014 – Philippe Descola *2015 – Johan Rockström *2016 – IWATSUKI Kunio *2017 – Jane Goodall *2018 – Augustin Berque *2019 – Stuart L. Pimm<ref>{{Cite web |title=Duke Conservation Scientist Stuart Pimm to Receive International Prize |url=https://nicholas.duke.edu/news/duke-conservation-scientist-stuart-pimm-receive-international-prize |access-date=2025-02-25 |website=2025 Duke University. |language=en}}</ref> *2020 – Not awarded due to COVID-19<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-10|title=Postponement of the 2020 (28th) International Cosmos Prize Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic|url=https://www.expo-cosmos.or.jp/english/news/postponement-of-the-2020-28th-international-cosmos-prize-due-to-the-covid-19-pandemic.html|access-date=2021-07-19|website=Expo '90 Foundation}}</ref> *2021 – Peter Bellwood<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-07-15|title=ANU archaeologist awarded top honour for life's work|url=https://www.anu.edu.au/news/all-news/anu-archaeologist-awarded-top-honour-for-lifes-work|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210715072335/https://www.anu.edu.au/news/all-news/anu-archaeologist-awarded-top-honour-for-lifes-work|archive-date=2021-07-15|access-date=2021-07-19|website=Australian National University|language=en}}</ref> *2022 – Felicia Keesing<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dr. Felicia Keesing, lauréate du Prix International Cosmos 2022 |url=https://www.bie-paris.org/site/fr/actus-annonces/activite-du-bie/dr-felicia-keesing-laureate-du-prix-international-cosmos-2022 |access-date=2025-02-24 |website=Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) |language=fr-fr}}</ref> *2023 – Kristin Shrader-Frechette<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dr. Kristin Shrader-Frechette, lauréate du Prix International Cosmos 2 |url=https://www.bie-paris.org/site/fr/actus-annonces/activite-du-bie/dr-kristin-shrader-frechette-laureate-du-prix-international-cosmos-2023 |access-date=2025-02-24 |website=Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) |language=fr-fr}}</ref> *2024 – William James Sutherland<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bill Sutherland Winner of the 2024 International Cosmos Prize |url=https://www.conservation.cam.ac.uk/news/bill-sutherland-winner-2024-international-cosmos-prize |access-date=2025-02-25 |website=2025 University of Cambridge |language=en}}</ref> *2025 – David Andrew Keith<ref>{{Cite web |title=UNSW ecologist awarded 2025 International Cosmos Prize |url=https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2025/07/unsw-ecologist-awarded-2025-international-cosmos-prize|access-date=2025-07-18 |website=University of NSW |language=en}}</ref> {{div col end}}
==See also==
* List of environmental awards * List of social sciences awards
== References == {{Reflist}}
Category:Awards established in 1993 Category:Environmental awards Category:Environmental sciences awards Category:Japanese awards