India, Dec. 11 -- Supriya Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary to the Tamil Nadu government, has been named one of the 2025 Champions of the Earth, the United Nations' highest environmental award.

She was recognised for her work in sustainable cooling and ecosystem restoration.

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) announced her selection, along with four other global winners, during the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi.

Sahu received the award in the Inspiration and Action category, which honours individuals whose initiatives bring measurable benefits to people and the planet.

According to UNEP, her climate projects have created 2.5 million green jobs, expanded forest cover, and introduced heat-adaptation measures in public i...