Thuraiyur-based environmental organisation wins prize at climate summit

Global Nature Foundation (GNF), a voluntary organisation based out of Thuraiyur, has bagged the ‘Sutrusoozhal Sudaroli’ award (second prize, organisation category) at the Tamil Nadu Climate Summit 3.0 held in Chennai this week.

Naveen Krishnan, president of GNF, received the prize for 2022 from Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Tuesday, in recognition of GNF’s work towards promoting environmental education and awareness. The award carries a cash prize of ₹15,000. Established in 2011, GNF conducts training programmes for farmers and students, tree plantation drives, animal welfare and environmental awareness campaigns.