Which of the following statements is/are correct?
$1$ . Professor Komal Bawa was conferred with the MIDORI Prize $(2014)$ for biodiversity for his research on climate change in the Himalayas.
$2$ . MIDORI Prize is an annual international prize given to an individual for outstanding contribution to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity at global, regional or local level.
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The correct option is C Both $1$ and $2$
The MIDORI Prize is a biennial international prize organised by the AEON Environmental Foundation and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity to honour individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity at global, regional or local levels.

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