Earle receives the UNEP Champions of the Earth Lifetime Achievement Award.
On November 19, 2014, Sylvia Earle was awarded the UNEP Champions of the Earth award for Lifetime Achievement. This prestigious recognition celebrated her groundbreaking work in ocean exploration and steadfast advocacy for marine conservation over decades. As a leader in forging initiatives to protect and understand the marine environment, Earle's work has created lasting impacts globally, encouraging policy changes and increased public awareness for ocean protection, marking her as a revered figure in environmental advocacy.