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NOBEL CHARITABLE TRL: I NOBEL CHARITABLE TRUST "Thinking About the Environment and Technology" We are Uwe • Unauthorized use of information. postings and distributions are strictly prohibited. For information, please contact the Nobel Charitable Trust at Into@nobelcharitabletrustorg EFTA00602142  The Nobel Charitable Trust © Vision "We envisage a world in which alternative, renewable and sustainable energy sources will be freely accessible to all members of society. A world in which solutions have been found and successfully implemented to meet the present and future needs whilst avoiding environmental threats. Mission "Nobel Charitable Trust seek to encourage and push forward the development and use of products, procedures, research and initiative within the domain of renewable and sustainable energy in order to fulfil our vision and to create general awareness of this matter" Nobel Charitable Trust Scholarship The scholarship shall be awarded at every award ceremony to the person or persons who, have shown the most inventive and effective 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 their efforts 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 be national and international experts on sustainability Persons 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 . 1 EFTA00602143  Nobel Charitable Trust 2 Purpose of Efforts [ ♦Contributing to the stable preservation of our planet and the development of our environment through sustainable energy resources by providing grants 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 children will bear the future of energy. Description of Activities Engage in activities such as disclosing information on environmental improvement, formation of a fund division, obtaining support from researchers in the field 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 to environmental 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 Energy With recommendations from a qualified committee, various awards will be granted to individuals and/or organizations who have attained the best achievements 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 a contribution 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 their products 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. Grants Services to Members 1. Grants to researches and projects relating to water, natural resources and energy • Distribution of The 'Nobel Family% a monthly web mail service. 2. Grants to researches in natural conservation, education. culture and other relevant areas. • Providing consulting, information and education on technologies for environmental 3. Grants to projects that educate the younger generation on environmental, educational and improvement cultural issues. • Information on seminars and other events hosted by NCT 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. 1 4 / 2 EFTA00602144  The Nobel Charitable Trust 0 NCT's Board Members (The Nobel Family Society) The Nobel Family Society is a private society of which only the descendants of Immanuel Nobel, father of Robert, Ludvig and Alfred Nobel, are eligible as members. The 4 Nobels of the Nobel Family Society below are NCT's founders and board members. Nobel Family Society Members 4 Michael Nobel Born in 1940 Gustaf Nobel Born in1950 Peter Nobel Born in 1953 Philip Nobel Born in 1970 Chairman of NCT Asia, Former Trustee of NCT in Switzerland. Trustee of NCT in Switzerland. Chairman of NCT Switzerland Appointed Chairman of NCT in Peter is a graduate with MSc in In Switzerland Philip studied 2007-2009/former Chairman of the Switzerland in Jan.2009.. Atter Material Science and Engineering marketing and economics. He Board of Directors of the Nobel studies at University of Lund, from The Royal Institute in then moved to the Bahamas in Family Society /former Chairman Sweden, in marketing and Stockholm. Peter is a well-known 2006 and is currently actively of the Appeal of the Peace Prize economics he started his career as businessman and entrepreneur. A involved in environmental issues Laureates Foundation. Michael an international businessman major part of his experience relates all throughout the Caribbean obtained his PH D. in pyscho- working in more than 15 countries to energy associating product islands; he's an active member of pedagogy from the University of all over the world. Over the last 8 programs, product and technology the Bahamas National Trust as Lausanne. He is knowledgeable in years he has become very much development activities targeting well as the Nature Conservancy- the fields of economics and involved in environmental projects environmental concerned segments. group whose aims are to preserve environmentology, has deep ties and renewable energy solutions, Peter works extensively with and to improve the natural with Japanese Universities and as well as recycling of refuse, and supporting clean technologies for environment of the islands and its has been honored with many is an authority in the field. environmental improvements and surrounding waters. awards. energy saving programs. 3 EFTA00602145  Nobel Charitable Trust © Membership Structure ••• rr Preparatory Committee NCT Organization Phase 1 Members Regular Members 80 members 1 year Membership based on recommendations and donations Founders Honorary Directors 20 Board of Directors 10 Support Members Corporate 1 year Annual membership fee Representatives of the Founders: Board of Advisory 10 Individuals 1 year Annual membership lee Michael Nobel Board of Trustees 10 Mom Luang Rajadarasri Jayankura Office Staff 6 Honorary Members 20 members Membership based on recommendations from regular members Support 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. r 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," Vice President of the United States, Al Gore, Hubert Hermes. Crown Prince Abdulla of Saudi Arabia, Prince Ruport Lowenstein, the 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton, and other prominent figures who can address the quintessence of environmental issues. (Photos below:* are confirmed, •are candidates) 1 Candidates for Board Members Jenie Kang *HRH Prince * Mom Luang • Sim Farar •Nancy Davis Rickel Director WM Welfare Faisal bin Turk Rajadarasri Jayankura 54th U.S. Chairman of Nancy Davis Foundation ISF of YPO Al-Faisal Great Great Representative to the Foundation International Member Founder of Granddaughter of His United Nations underthe GSSI Majesty. 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