World Conservation Award


The World Conservation Award is issued by many of the national Scout associations affiliated to the World Organization of the Scout Movement, and was created in conjunction with the World Wide Fund for Nature, partially in response to the rise in popularity of Green Scouting, at some time prior to 1977. Different countries have set different standards or criteria in order for Scouts to receive this award.

Boy Scouts of America

In the Boy Scouts of America, the World Conservation Award is presented at three levels:
The award is worn centered on the right pocket of the uniform shirt as a temporary patch.