Blue Planet Prize 2026: Announcement of Prize Laureates>

(BUSINESS WIRE)--This year marks the 35th awarding of the Blue Planet Prize, the international environmental award sponsored by the Asahi Glass Foundation, chaired by Takuya Shimamura. Every year, the Foundation selects two laureates, individuals, or organizations who have made significant contributions towards the resolution of global environmental problems. The Board of Directors has selected the following 2026 Blue Planet Prize laureates. 1. Dr. Linda S. Birnbaum (USA) born December 21, 1946 Former Director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Former Director of the National Toxicology Program (NTP) Dr. Linda S. Birnbaum led pioneering research on the toxicity of persistent organic pollutants (POPs), significantly advancing international risk assessment. By demonstrating how exposure to endocrine disruptors during “critical windows of susceptibility”—such as fetal development—can shape long-term health, she strengthened the scientific basis for protecting vulnerable populations. As Director of both the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and the National Toxicology Program (NTP), she bridged sc...(BUSINESS WIRE)--This year marks the 35th awarding of the Blue Planet Prize, the international environmental award sponsored by the Asahi Glass Foundation, chaired by Takuya Shimamura. Every year, the Foundation selects two laureates, individuals, or organizations who have made significant contributions towards the resolution of global environmental problems. The Board of Directors has selected the following 2026 Blue Planet Prize laureates. 1. Dr. Linda S. Birnbaum (USA) born December 21, 1946 Former Director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Former Director of the National Toxicology Program (NTP) Dr. Linda S. Birnbaum led pioneering research on the toxicity of persistent organic pollutants (POPs), significantly advancing international risk assessment. By demonstrating how exposure to endocrine disruptors during “critical windows of susceptibility”—such as fetal development—can shape long-term health, she strengthened the scientific basis for protecting vulnerable populations. As Director of both the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and the National Toxicology Program (NTP), she bridged sc...{}