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Indiana Anthropologist Wins Tyler Prize for Amazon Research

2/12/2025

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Eduardo Brondizio, an Indiana University anthropologist, has been honored with the 2025 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement for his groundbreaking research on the Amazon's human-environment dynamics. Alongside ecologist Sandra Díaz, they highlight the urgent need for inclusive solutions that intertwine climate change, biodiversity, and socio-economic challenges, championing the vital role of local communities in shaping effective policies.

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Eduardo Brondizio, an Indiana University anthropologist, has been honored with the 2025 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement for his groundbreaking research on the Amazon's human-environment dynamics. Alongside ecologist Sandra Díaz, they highlight the urgent need for inclusive solutions that intertwine climate change, biodiversity, and socio-economic challenges, championing the vital role of local communities in shaping effective policies.