Miguel Delibes De Castro
Protection of the Environment 2003PhD in Biological Sciences, Doñana Biological Station. CSIC
Jury rulingThe jury for the Rei Jaume I Prize for Environmental Protection, meeting in Alicante, has unanimously decided to award the 2003 prize to Mr Miguel Delbes de Castro.
For his exceptional achievements in various areas relating to environmental protection. He is the author of influential articles on the study of biodiversity which have appeared in highly prestigious journals. He has published monographs on various species threatened with extinction in Europe, has promoted exemplary conservation initiatives for such iconic wildlife as the wolf and the Iberian lynx, and has carried out long-standing and exemplary environmental management work in the model Doñana nature reserve.
In addition to these scientific achievements, he has undertaken public outreach work to promote knowledge and Environmental Protection, which has made him one of the leading public figures in the fight to protect nature. Countless books, articles and lectures bear witness to his commitment to raising environmental awareness.
