A Michigan State University sustainability scholar noted for his pioneering, holistic work connecting people and nature will receive the The Gunnerus Sustainability Prize – the first major international prize for outstanding scientific work that promotes sustainable development globally.

University Distinguished Professor Jianguo “Jack” Liu, Rachel Carson Chair in Sustainability, is the fourth person to receive the honor, which is jointly awarded every other year by the Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. The research prize comes with an award of 1 million Norwegian kroner (about $121,000).

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