HISTORY

In the 1960s and ’70s, as pollution and ecological crises grew, the world’s leading nations were only beginning to search for solutions. Critically concerned for the state of their beloved natural environment, dedicated conservationists, philanthropists and animal-lovers John and Alice Tyler were desperate to make a difference. They found that there was promising research underway by scientists across the globe, but they realized that vital scientific research was going unnoticed. They decided to take definitive action.

President Ronald Reagan, then Governor of California, helped inaugurate the John and Alice Tyler Prize in 1973.

For more than 50 years, the prize has celebrated inspiring excellence in environmental achievement across issues including health, air and water pollution, energy and biodiversity. From groundbreaking research to global conservation efforts, climate policy, and sustainable innovation, the Tyler Prize’s legacy reflects the evolving fight to protect our planet.