Marcelo Carvalho de Andrade

Dr. Marcelo Carvalho de Andrade, "a leader in sustainable community development, has dedicated his career to conserving biodiversity and improving the quality of life of local communities throughout the world. As founder and Chairman of Pro-Natura International (PNI), he created the first international, nongovernmental organization based in the Southern Hemisphere to specialize in sustainable development over 20 years ago. Active in 36 countries across all continents, PNI is instrumental in developing innovative solutions to local economic problems while preserving the environment. A testament to his dedication and vision, Dr. de Andrade was the 1997 recipient of the George and Cynthia Mitchell International Prize for Sustainable Development, often referred to as the Nobel Prize for sustainable development."

"Marcelo Carvalho de Andrade has been Member of Biotechnology Advisory Panel of E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. since November 1, 2004. Dr. de Andrade is the Founder and Chairperson of Pro-Natura, the first international nongovernmental organization based in the Southern Hemisphere to specialize in sustainable development. An ardent advocate for sustainable community development, Dr. de Andrade has dedicated his career to biodiversity conservation, environmental preservation ... and restoration and improving the quality of life for societies around the globe. A testament to his dedication and vision, de Andrade was the 1997 recipient of the George and Cynthia Mitchell International Prize for Sustainable Development, which is equivalent to the Nobel Prize for the sustainable development area. This was the first time in the history of this mark of distinction that the Mitchell prize and related cash award were both given to just one individual. He is currently also a member of CONCEC, a private-sector advisory panel for the Brazilian government; Counterpart International and Earth Restoration Corps."

• President, Earth Council Alliance