10 great permaculture websites. Compiled by Claire Marie Luchkina

Vandana Shiva Indian physicist and social activist.

By Dr Vandana Shiva A new report

The Seeds of Vandana Shiva, a feature-length documentary

Wangari Maathai (1940-2011) was the founder of the Green Belt Movement

the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize. Dubbed the Green Nobel Prize.

The Alexandre Edmond Becquerel Prize was established in 1989

Environmental Awards and Prizes List of some environmental awards

UN Environment Awards and prizes. Champions of the Earth is the United Nations highest environmental honour. unenvironment.org

Since its inception in 1990 the Volvo Environment Prize has become one of the scientific world's most respected environmental awards.