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- The Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) program has received the prestigious Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity 2024.
- This announcement was made by Dr. Angela Merkel, chair of the Jury and former Federal Chancellor of Germany.
- The Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) is a program of the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
- It has been awarded for its significant contributions to global food security, climate resilience, and ecosystem protection.
- This initiative supports smallholder farmers, with a focus on empowering predominantly female farmers.
- The award comprises a prize of €1 million and is given for exceptional contributions to climate action and solutions.
- This award is instituted by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (CGF).
- The 2024 Prize emphasizes the interconnected nature of climate-related challenges, highlighting how they lead to systemic crises.
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