The Medal of the Order of Saint Stephen P.M. for Humanistic Merit is an honour awarded in gold, silver, or bronze by His Royal Highness the Grand Duke Ottaviano de’ Medici of Tuscany, Grand Master of the Order of Saint Stephen.
Reserved for residents of the Medicean Humanistic Borghi, this medal recognises individuals who have distinguished themselves in missions for the protection of biodiversity and climate, in accordance with the established guidelines.
The recipients of the medal represent excellence in environmental and humanistic commitment, contributing to the preservation and enhancement of local ecosystems and the mitigation of climate change effects.
Each grade of the medal – gold, silver, or bronze – reflects the level of merit achieved through meaningful and sustained actions that promote sustainability and protect biodiversity.
This honour embodies the legacy of the values of the Order of Saint Stephen and the humanistic mission of the Medicean Borghi, uniting respect for nature with civic engagement and the ideal of harmony between humanity and the environment.