Prince Philip Celebrates Honorary Fellowship CIWEM

Prince Philip was awarded Honorary Fellowship, the Institution’s highest accolade for environmental achievement, on 15th December 1986. The award was made in recognition of his commitment to the cause of wildlife conservation and biodiversity and his long track record of public support for environmental issues.  

The Reception at Buckingham Palace will be attended by the President of the Institution, Mr David Wilkes; the Chair of the Institution’s Trustee Board, Mr Jim Oatridge OBE; the Executive Director of the Institution, Mr Nick Reeves OBE; the Institution’s Presidential team, Honorary Vice Presidents, Trustees, Honorary Fellows, Mott MacDonald Group Chairman, Mr Keith Howells, Mott MacDonald Group Managing Director, Mr Richard Williams and other senior figures from the water and environment profession. Parliamentarians, representatives of government departments and senior figures from the NGO and business community will also be in attendance.  

On behalf of CIWEM, the Institution’s President will present His Royal Highness with a framed award-winning photograph from the CIWEM Environmental Photographer of the Year Award (EPOTY), one of the largest and most prestigious environmental photographic competitions, world-wide.    

 
CIWEM Executive Director, Nick Reeves OBE, said: “The Institution is delighted to mark the occasion of Prince Philip’s 25 years as an Honorary Fellow of the Institution. His personal interest in wildlife and conservation goes back to a time when it was deeply unfashionable to speak publicly on environment issues and when it became clear that urgent action was needed to protect some of the world’s most fragile habitats and species. Prince Philip’s support of the work of the Institution, and of many environmental causes, has helped make issues such as climate change, nature conservation and water scarcity mainstream issues. The Institution is deeply appreciative of Prince Philip’s leadership and support over many years. And we are pleased to have been given this opportunity to celebrate his achievements.”