Right Livelihood Award

The Right Livelihood Award, established in 1980 by Jakob von Uexkull, is presented annually in the Swedish Parliament, on December 9, to honour those "working on practical and exemplary solutions to the most urgent challenges facing the world today". An international jury decides the award in such fields as environmental protection, human rights, sustainable development, health, education, peace, etc. The prize money is shared among the winners, usually four, and is equivalent to US$230,000.

See also

• Schock Prize
• Polar Music Prize
• Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award
• List of prizes, medals, and awards