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Ma Jun, Further Awardee | National Geographic Awards 2018

By the year 2050, nine billion people will inhabit our planet. That may seem daunting, considering all the challenges we already face. But inertia is not an option. Now is the time to harness our creativity as well as our humanity. To find solutions to problems that may sometimes seem intractable, we have to go further. The National Geographic Further Award recognizes a leader whose work is uniquely innovative, timely, and impactful—someone who has boldly pushed the boundaries of his or her field, and who serves as an outstanding ambassador for that breakthrough work. The 2018 Further awardee is Ma Jun. A renowned environmentalist who is igniting critical conversations—and change—across China, Ma Jun is a director at one of China’s most dynamic environmental NGOs, the Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs. This influential organization developed the first public database of water pollution information in China, and brought together a coalition of Chinese NGOs to promote a global green supply chain by pushing large corporations to focus on the environmental performance of their suppliers. His 1999 book, China’s Water Crisis, was China’s first major book on the subject of that nation’s environmental issues. In 2006, Time magazine named him as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. National Geographic Explorers Festival brings together innovative scientists, conservationists, explorers, and storytellers from around the world to share their discoveries, insights, and solutions for creating a more sustainable future. The annual event welcomes National Geographic educators, fellows, grantees, and more back to Society headquarters in Washington, D.C. for a week of collaboration, conservation, and creativity. #NatGeoFest WHO WE ARE The National Geographic Society is an impact-driven global nonprofit organization that pushes the boundaries of exploration, furthering understanding of our world and empowering us all to generate solutions for a healthy, more sustainable future for generations to come. Our ultimate vision: a planet in balance. www.nationalgeographic.org MORE VIDEOS FOR YOU Carolyn Porco, Eliza Scidmore Awardee | National Geographic Awards 2018    • Carolyn Porco, Eliza Scidmore Awardee | Na...   WHERE TO FIND US On YouTube:    / insidenatgeo   On Facebook:   / insidenatgeo   On Twitter:   / insidenatgeo   On Instagram:   / insidenatgeo