Entries for the 2017 UNAA World Environment Day Climate Action awards are now open.

Awards are being offered in categories including climate change leadership, excellence in climate research and clean energy.

Entries close tomorrow, Wednesday 5 April, at 5pm AEST.

This year the annual national World Environment Day Awards will be incorporated into the  UNAA Climate Collaboration Forum and include a new focus on climate management and action.

The full categories list is below:

• Climate Change Leadership Award – new in 2017
• Excellence in climate research  – new in 2017
• Clean Energy Award
• Infrastructure innovation for a strong climate future Award
• Protecting biodiversity from rapid climate change Award
• Business Climate Action Award
• Community Climate Action Award
• Climate education and engagement Award
• Local Government Climate Action Award > Media Award for Climate Reporting

Apply here: unaavictoria.org.au/world-environment-day-awards/