UIS 2026 Cave Protection Prize
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The Karst and Cave Protection Commission of the International Union of Speleology (UIS) is pleased to announce the opening of the France HABE Prize 2026.
The prize is named in memory and in honor of Dr. France HABE from Slovenia (Yugoslavia), Past President of the Protection Department of the UIS (1973 -1997).
The purpose of this prize endowed with 300€ is to promote the protection of karst and caves. Their natural heritage is an increasingly rich source of proven information on the history of our planet and of humanity, allowing us to act in a more thoughtful, effective and sustainable way for the future of our environment.
The deadline to submit for the France Habe Prize 2026 is May 20, 2026.
For more information visit: https://uis-speleo.org/index.php/2026/04/15/2026-france-habe-prize/
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George Veni, PhD
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