Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation 2022

Ellen Patricia MacArthur was born in Whatstandwell (Derbyshire, England) on 8th July 1976. A professional yachtswoman, she made history in 2005 by completing the fastest solo circumnavigation of the globe done by any sailor. In 2003, she founded the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, which helps young people with cancer overcome their problems through sailing. In 2010, she created the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a non-profit organization that aims to change the production and consumption habits of the world economy and accelerate the transition to what is known as circular economy.