Jeffrey Sachs
Awards & Honours
5
Awards Won
5
Honours
3
Rankings
3
Covers
3
Records
Jeffrey Sachs stands as one of the most decorated economists in modern history without ever winning a Nobel Prize. His collection of honors reflects the breadth of his impact across economics, environment, and human rights. Receiving over 30 honorary doctorates from prestigious institutions like Oxford and Cambridge demonstrates the global recognition of his academic contributions. His work bridging economic theory with practical policy solutions earned him unique distinctions such as the Prince of Asturias Award for Concord, shared only with others who promoted peace. The Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement highlights his early commitment to sustainability, while the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award recognizes his lifelong dedication to ending extreme poverty.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Order of the Rising Sun
Awarded for contributions to global economic cooperation
Grand Cross of the Order of Merit
Recognizing work in European economic integration
Prince of Asturias Award for Concord
Shared award for efforts in promoting peace and development
Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement
For outstanding achievements in environmental science
Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award
For distinguished service in human rights and poverty alleviation
Rankings & Lists
TIME 100 Most Influential People
Foreign Policy Top Thinkers
Most Influential Economists
Magazine Covers
TIME
2005-04-03
The Millennium Development Goals
Foreign Affairs
2008-01-01
Ending Extreme Poverty
The Economist
2012-06-15
Global Development Strategies
Records & Feats
Youngest Full Professor at Harvard
Achieved full professorship at age 30, becoming one of the youngest in university history
Longest Serving UN Special Adviser
Served as Special Adviser to UN Secretary-General for 16 consecutive years
Millennium Development Goals Architect
Led the UN Millennium Project that formulated the MDGs adopted by all UN member states