Atmospheric Chemist Susan Solomon Awarded the 2026 Tang Prize in Sustainable Development, Unraveling the Mystery of the Ozone Hole and Advancing Global Environmental Governance
Atmospheric chemist Professor Susan Solomon has been awarded the 2026 Tang Prize in Sustainable Development. She is recognized for her pioneering research on the Antarctic ozone hole and her contributions to global climate policy.
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Solomon's work was instrumental in identifying the cause of ozone depletion, directly influencing international environmental governance and the Montreal Protocol.
TAIPEI , June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tang Prize, one of the world s leading academic awards established to address the critical needs of the 21st century, recognizes achievements in four major fields: Sustainable Development, Biopharmaceutical Science, Sinology, and Rule of Law. Beginning today, the Tang Prize Foundation will announce the 2026 laureates over four consecutive days, with each prize carrying a cash award of NT$50 million. The first award to be announced today, June 15, is the Tang Prize in Sustainable Development, which has been awarded to American atmospheric chemist Professor Susan Solomon. Professor Solomon is recognized " for groundbreaking advances and leadership in atmospheric and climate sciences that shaped global policy for Sustainable Development. "
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