“Nature does not need us. We need nature."
- Diana H. Wall, Tyler Prize Laureate
“Nature does not need us. We need nature."
- Diana H. Wall, Tyler Prize Laureate
- Diana H. Wall, Tyler Prize Laureate
- Diana H. Wall, Tyler Prize Laureate
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Explore these pages to learn how Tyler Prize winners have advanced our understanding of the natural world, the complex interactions between living organisms and their environment, and the impact of human activities on the planet.
Jane Goodall, Tyler Prize Laureate
The advances of Tyler Prize Laureates have led to the development of new scientific disciplines, policies and conservation efforts, and have helped raise awareness about the importance of protecting and preserving our natural resources for future generations.
Charles S. Elton, Tyler Prize Laureate
Natural resources such as clean air and water, fertile soil, diverse plant and animal life, and natural landscapes provide essential services for human well-being, including food, medicine, clean energy, and recreational opportunities.
Preserving these resources helps to maintain the balance and resilience of ecosystems, which are essential for supporting life on Earth.
By protecting and preserving natural resources, we can help to ensure that future generations will have the same opportunities for health, happiness, and prosperity that we enjoy today.
Hans R. Herren, Tyler Prize Laureate
Environmental scientists have a deep understanding of the relationships between humans and the natural world. Many Tyler Prize Laureates have also become environmental activists, as they have seen firsthand the detrimental effects that human activities can have on the planet.
This knowledge gives them a unique credibility when advocating for policy changes and mitigating environmental problems.
"The botanist who works solely in the study of the classification and distribution of plants is simply not doing his job."
- Richard E. Schultes, Tyler Prize Laureate
Tyler Prize laureates are recognized not only for pioneering research, but the application of their knowledge for the betterment of humanity.
Harold A. Mooney, Tyler Prize Laureate
Humans have been interacting with their environment for thousands of years, adapting and modifying it to meet their needs. Our survival and well-being are dependent on the natural resources and ecological services provided by the environment, such as clean air, water, food, and shelter.
However, the degree and nature of this connection has changed over time, with modern societies often being more detached from the natural world.
Human activities continue to have significant impacts on the environment, highlighting the inextricable link between human well-being and a healthy environment.
E.O. Wilson, Tyler Prize Laureate
Indigenous knowledge represents the accumulated wisdom of a community that has developed over time through close observation and interaction with the natural world. Passed down from generation to generation, indigenous communities often have a deep spiritual and cultural connections to the land.
Indigenous knowledge has been shown to be essential for understanding and managing ecosystems, and can offer unique insights into natural resource management, climate adaptation, and the conservation of biodiversity.
Indigenous knowledge can also provide a valuable alternative perspective to western scientific knowledge and contribute to the development of more inclusive and equitable policies.
Tyler Prize winners such as Arturo Gomez-Pompa and José Sarukhán are noted for combining western science with indigenous knowledge to provide a holistic model of sustainability.
Arturo Gomez-Pompa, Tyler Prize Laureate
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