Miss Eco Universe 2016 was held on April 15’ 2016. The pageant  abides by the motto of finding the perfect “Eco Queen” who can be an emissary for environmental causes. The second edition of the Miss Eco Universe 2016 pageant was held in Egypt. Slovenia’s Patricia Peklar passed her crown and reign to her successor, Natalia Sanchez, at the end of the event. At the same event, Lais Berte from Brazil was titled as first runner-up, Jiayi Serena Yuna from China was adjudged second runner-up and Anastasia from Bashkiria was adjudged third runner-up.

This year a total number of 60 finalists were selected to take part at the finale and the stunning finalists were;

Anxhela Lila

Inec Belkacem

Naomi Maudez

Rachel Guest

Anastasia

Darya Koleychik

Isha Frederickx

Vivian Serrano

Lais Berte

Nicole Scott

Jiayi Serena Yuna

Xandra Herrera Avendano

Natalia Sanchez

Brenda Estrada Enriques

Michelle Desideriussen

Kholoud Ezz

Kate Marie

Kerstin Marran

Marcie Monfer

Anna Opalko

Saskia Klotz

Christina Alicia Lazaros

Thalia Raquel Carredano

Seydina Allen

Sophiya Singh

S Olvah Alhamid

Chisato Nagayasu

Julia Njoroge

Altinay Muhaitasova

Hyrishahe Uruglica

Jessica Abi Aad

Chiara Vanderveeren

Annatasha Shanty Jeremiah

Varsha Ragoobarsing

Monica Fernanda Hernandez 

Mishina Elizaveta

Monia ElmerchaniE

Nan Seing Lien

Nagma Shrestha

Laura Ghobrial

Vanessa Noemi Cristaldo

Aurora Lloyd Bigcas Asuncion

Carolina Leitao Marques

Albert Marie Desiree

Andrada Butilca

Alena Reava

Hashiena Jan

Eva Del Mar Fernandez

Matilda Helgstrand

Nasiba Naimkhonva

Pisolaya Jarukeittikul

Maryna Stelmakh

Samantha Joy Hart,

Leainy Angelith Jamies

Duong Thi Ha Giang

The finalists indulged in the enthralling beauty of Egypt while witnessing the numerous historical monuments such as  pyramids, historic Alexandria, stunning Gouna Hurghada, beautiful Luxor and vibrant and exciting Cairo where the gala night took place.

In addition to the title and the crown, Natalia also awarded with the prize money of USD 10.000. There were a series of Special Awards that were awarded to the contestants under the following category –

Best Tourism Video Award - Nagma Shrestha Miss Nepal

Miss Photogenic – Anastasia Miss Bakshiria

Miss Digital - S Olvah Alhamid Miss Indonesia

Miss Congeniality - Julia Njoroge Miss Kenya

Miss Fitness - Brenda Estrada Enriques Miss Cuba

Miss Smile - Chisato Nagayasu Miss Japan