In 2010, Stuart Pimm was awarded the Tyler Prize in recognition of his scientific contributions, his understanding of ecosystem functions, and his application of this knowledge to the management and restoration of ecosystems to the benefit of their inhabitants.  

Considered the “Nobel Prize of environmental achievement,” the award was an important milestone in Stuart’s lifelong commitment to preventing the loss of biodiversity.  

During his acceptance lecture, Pimm explained how human impact is causing species to become extinct 100 to 1,000 times faster than anticipated, and outlined practical solutions to the crisis.

Deforestation is not only the principal driver of extinction; it contributes 50 percent of carbon dioxide seeped to the atmosphere each year, Pimm said. That’s more carbon emission than all cars and trucks worldwide.

Recently, the Tyler Prize revisited Stuart’s continuing efforts, sharing a short video on Twitter about our work at Saving Nature.