Finnish environmental scientist Elias Hakalehto has received the highest recognition awarded by the International Society of Environmental Indicators. The Fellowship Award was presented during the society’s 25th International Conference on Environmental Indicators, held in Beijing from 26 to 29 July. As Hakalehto was unable to receive the award himself, Olli Suominen, Counsellor for Education and Science at the Embassy of Finland in Beijing, accepted it on his behalf. According to the society, its Fellowship is awarded in recognition of professional achievements in environmental indicators and service to the organisation. He also congratulated Hakalehto on behalf of the Finnish Embassy.