CHAIRMAN of the Environmental Management Authority (EMA) Nadra Nathai-Gyan said for decades women have overcome significant barriers to achieve remarkable success and playing a crucial role in ensuring the sustainability of the planet.

Speaking at the EMA Women in the Environment awards ceremony at the Hilton on March 14. Nathai-Gyan announced that 30 women and five special awardees would be celebrated for their unwavering commitment to protecting and preserving the environment.

"You are eco-warriors, an inspiration to us all."