Explanation:

Only statement 1st is correct.

• India’s veteran ecologist, Madhav Gadgil has been named as one of the six ‘Champions of the Earth award’ for 2024.

• It was established in 2005 and awarded by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

• It is the UN’s highest environmental honour, recognises trailblazers at the forefront of efforts to protect people and the planet.

• Every year, UNEP honours individuals and organizations working on innovative and sustainable solutions to address the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste. Champions transform our economies, innovate, lead political change, fight environmental injustice, and defend our natural resources.

Hence option 1st is correct.