-- Press Releases October 2010 - UN Environment Programme pays tribute to Linda Norgrove - United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) --
The passing of Linda Norgrove, a respected environmentalist and humanitarian, has shocked and deeply saddened her former colleagues at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Linda, who was 36, worked for UNEP and the United Nations Office for Project Services in Afghanistan from 2005 to 2008.
Working in often challenging conditions, she helped mould UNEP's country programme in Afghanistan, addressing fundamental environmental issues which were affecting the lives and livelihoods of the Afghan people. She was part of the UNEP Kabul team which received the organization's prestigious Baobab Award for outstanding achievements in 2008.
Linda was working for an aid agency when she was kidnapped on 26 September. She died tragically during a rescue attempt on Friday. An investigation will be launched to determine the circumstances behind her death.
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