Ecuadorian indigenous leader, Nemonte Nenquimo, is being honored with The Goldman Environmental Prize this year for her work to protect the #Amazonrainforest 🌱
The Goldman environmental prize honors the achievements of grassroots activists in six continents, recognizing their efforts to protect natural habitats and push for political change, often at great personal risk 🌍
Goldman Environmental Prize Holds Virtual Ceremony for 2020 Winners
"I'm from this country, this is my island, and I have a stake in protecting it," says Kristal Ambrose, was awarded a Goldman Environmental Prize for her efforts.
The 2020 Goldman Environmental Prize was awarded to five activists in the fight against environmental pollution and climate change. Three of the winners are from the Latin American and Caribbean region.
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From the first hearing on #MedicareForAll to honoring winners of the Goldman Environmental Prize, last week was full of incredible moments. Here are a few that stand out:
An Indigenous leader from Chile's Mapuche community led a fight to save a sacred river. He was awarded the prestigious Goldman prize, also known as the 'Nobel prize' of the environmental world.
This Indigenous leader from Chile mobilized his community to save a sacred river. Today, he's been awarded the Goldman award, widely known as the 'Nobel prize' of environmental activism.
An Indigenous leader from Chile's Mapuche community was awarded the prestigious Goldman award, widely known as the 'Nobel prize' of the environmental world.
Mother and activist Leeanne Walters is responsible for exposing the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. She’s been awarded the 2018 Goldman Environmental Prize
Flint activist LeeAnne Walters, who worked to expose the city's lead crisis, is one of the winners of the 2018 Goldman Environmental Prize.
Mother and activist Leeanne Walters is responsible for exposing the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. She’s been awarded the 2018 Goldman Environmental Prize
A mom who helped draw national attention to Flint, Mich., water crisis is among the winners of the Goldman Environmental Prize
Rodrigo Tot, Guatemalan farmer and land rights activist, is the 2017 Goldman Environmental Prize winner.
Mexican indigenous activist who won Goldman Environmental Prize slain months after Honduran winner was killed.
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