File 031354
Nobel Charitable Trust Environmental and Sustainability Initiative (File 031354)
Document outlining the Nobel Charitable Trust's mission, vision, and organizational structure focused on promoting renewable energy, sustainable development, and environmental conservation through scholarships and grants.
Summary
This document describes the Nobel Charitable Trust's comprehensive initiative to advance alternative and renewable energy solutions globally. It establishes a scholarship program for young researchers and inventors in sustainable energy fields, details grant programs supporting environmental research and education, and outlines the organization's governance structure led by descendants of the Nobel family including Michael Nobel, Gustaf Nobel, Peter Nobel, and Philip Nobel. The trust operates as a non-profit with no political or corporate affiliations, offering membership categories and advisory services related to environmental technology.
NOBEL CHARITABLE TRUST”Thinking About the Environment and Technology”* Unauthorized use of information, postings and distributions are strictly prohibited. For information, please contact the Nobel Charitable Trust at info@nobelcharitabletrust.orgThe Nobel Charitable Trust 1Vision”We envisage a world in which alternative, renewable and sustainable energy sources will be freely accessible to all members ofsociety. A world in which solutions have been found and successfully implemented to meet the present and future needs whilstavoiding environmental threats.Mission”Nobel Charitable Trust seek to encourage and push forward the development and use of products, procedures, research andinitiative within the domain of renewable and sustainable energy in order to fulfil our vision and to create general awareness ofthis matter”Nobel Charitable Trust ScholarshipThe scholarship shall be awarded at every award ceremony to the person or persons who, have shown the most inventive andeffective development or discoveries within the fields of alternative, renewable and or sustainable energy.Candidates are most likely to be found amongst young researchers and inventors from all over the world. Companies,organisations, politicians and others could also be candidates so long as they fulfil the criteria above and, of course, that theirefforts are available for the benefit of all mankind.A scholarship committee with seven members will make the selection for the winner of the scholarship. The members will benational and international experts on sustainabilityPersons eligible to receive the NCT Scholarship will be limited to selected young researchers.The scholarship will be awarded at every award ceremony , with the first award to be granted in 2012 (tentative)The winner will receive, in addition to the recognition and honour bestowed by the scholarship, a cash prize .1Nobel Charitable Trust 2Purpose of Efforts◆Contributing to the stable preservation of our planet and the development of our environment through sustainable energy resources by providinggrants to efforts in the fields of natural conservation, natural resources and energy, education, culture and other relevant areas.◆Support activities to improve children’s environments and education conditions and provide learning experiences around the world as childrenwill bear the future of energy.Description of ActivitiesEngage in activities such as disclosing information on environmental improvement, formation of a fund division, obtaining support from researchers in thefield of environmental improvement, providing grants to corporations, organizing environment forums and expos etc.Promote exchange of information by networking with charity organizations.Seek and review support members amongst organizations and corporations, and work to expand networks and disclose information relating toenvironmental improvement mainly throughout East Asia.Establishing Certificates of Merits and NCT Awards for Fields in Environmental Technology,Contribution to Society, Environmental Design, Renewable/Alternative/Sustainable EnergyWith recommendations from a qualified committee, various awards will be granted to individuals and/or organizations who have attained the bestachievements or most practical inventions in the above fields. (Selection from 4 Categories – Politician, Researcher, Artists, Corporations)◆Awards shall be granted at every selection ceremony. A medal/certificate /scholarship will be awarded in accordance with the various awards.◆Individuals Candidates will be selected from around the world – Scientist who have made a contribution through sciences, politicians who have made acontribution through policies, artists who have made a contribution through the arts.◆Organizations: Candidates will be selected from around the world - When an organizations or corporation that have made a contribution through theirproducts has been selected, such invention (product) shall be granted with the NCT accreditation mark..◆NCT is a non-profit organization and has no connection to any political organization, corporations or government agencies.Grants1. Grants to researches and projects relating to water, natural resources and energy2. Grants to researches in natural conservation, education, culture and other relevant areas.3. Grants to projects that educate the younger generation on environmental, educational andcultural issues.4. Grants to researches and projects in the above fields conducted in foreign countries,especially in developing countries.5. Other projects necessary for NCT to fulfill its objectives.Services to Members● Distribution of The “Nobel Family”, a monthly web mail service.● Providing consulting, information and education on technologies for environmentalimprovement● Information on seminars and other events hosted by NCT2The Nobel Charitable Trust 3NCT’s Board Members (The Nobel Family Society)The Nobel Family Society is a private society of which only the descendants of ImmanuelNobel, father of Robert, Ludvig and Alfred Nobel, are eligible as members. The 4 Nobels ofthe Nobel Family Society below are NCT’s founders and board members.Nobel Family Society MembersMichael Nobel Born in 1940Chairman of NCT Asia, FormerChairman of NCT Switzerland2007-2009/former Chairman of theBoard of Directors of the NobelFamily Society /former Chairmanof the Appeal of the Peace PrizeLaureates Foundation. Michaelobtained his PH D. in pyschopedagogyfrom the University ofLausanne. He is knowledgeable inthe fields of economics andenvironmentology, has deep tieswith Japanese Universities andhas been honored with manyawards.Gustaf Nobel Born in1950Appointed Chairman of NCT inSwitzerland in Jan.2009.. Afterstudies at University of Lund,Sweden, in marketing andeconomics he started his career asan international businessmanworking in more than 15 countriesall over the world. Over the last 8years he has become very muchinvolved in environmental projectsand renewable energy solutions,as well as recycling of refuse, andis an authority in the field.Peter Nobel Born in 1953Trustee of NCT in Switzerland.Peter is a graduate with MSc inMaterial Science and Engineeringfrom The Royal Institute inStockholm. Peter is a well-knownbusinessman and entrepreneur. Amajor part of his experience relatesto energy associating productprograms, product and technologydevelopment activities targetingenvironmental concerned segments.Peter works extensively withsupporting clean technologies forenvironmental improvements andenergy saving programs.Philip Nobel Born in 1970Trustee of NCT in Switzerland.In Switzerland Philip studiedmarketing and economics. Hethen moved to the Bahamas in2006 and is currently activelyinvolved in environmental issuesall throughout the Caribbeanislands; he’s an active member ofthe Bahamas National Trust aswell as the Nature Conservancygroupwhose aims are to preserveand to improve the naturalenvironment of the islands and itssurrounding waters.3Nobel Charitable Trust 4Membership StructurePreparatory Committee NCT Organization Phase 1Founders Honorary DirectorsBoard of Directors2010Representatives of the Founders: Board of Advisory 10Michael NobelBoard of Trustees 10Mom Luang Rajadarasri Jayankura Office Staff 6MembersRegular Members 80 members 1 year Membership based on recommendations and donationsSupport Members Corporate 1 year Annual membership feeIndividuals 1 year Annual membership feeHonorary Members 20 members Membership based on recommendations from regular membersSupport Members will be corporations, organizations, municipalities and public entities that support NCT’s objectives and activities.Corporate Membership will be based on business units, where HQ, branch offices and factories all acquire separate membership.Board Members●Michael Nobel, a member of the Nobel Family Society, shall be NCT’s chairperson.●Candidates for board members include Prince Charles, the 45 th Vice President of the United States, Al Gore, Hubert Hermes, Crown Prince Abdulla of SaudiArabia, Prince Ruport Lowenstein, the 42 nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton, and other prominent figures who can address the quintessence ofenvironmental issues.(Photos below:★ are confirmed, ●are candidates)Candidates for Board Members佐々木正シャープ前社長● Sim Fararソフトバンク顧問野口健藤原紀香倉本聰毛利衛桜井和寿イルカ★ Jenie KangDirector WM WelfareFoundation ISF of YPOInternational Member★ HRH PrinceFaisal bin TurkiAl-FaisalFounder ofGSSI★ Mom LuangRajadarasri JayankuraGreat GreatGranddaughter of HisMajesty, King Rama IVof Thailand54th U.S.Representative to theUnited Nations undertheClinton Administration※Pictures are all images●Nancy Davis RickelChairman of Nancy DavisFoundation44