The Goldman Environmental Prize

The Goldman Environmental Prize is the world’s foremost award for grassroots environmental leaders.

Meet the Prize Winners

Meet the 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize Winners

Each year, the Goldman Environmental Prize is awarded to grassroots environmental champions from around the world.

England

37 Years of Impact

$33M

awarded in Prize funding

239

awards given to date

98

countries represented

112

female Prize winners

Beyond the award, Goldman Prize winners also receive security support, training, capacity building, and publicity.

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Goldman Prize winner Yuyun Ismawati stands in front of the English countryside. She is wearing glasses, a white jacket, and has short, greying hair.

Prize Winners Today: Fighting for a Toxic-Free Future with Yuyun Ismawati

17 years after her Goldman Prize win, Yuyun Ismawati is still busy—fighting against waste and leading the charge against mercury pollution.

There’s No One Way to Stand Up for Nature

Environmental activism doesn’t follow one strict blueprint. Discover four of the tactics that Goldman Environmental Prize winners have used to make a lasting difference.

Five Environmental Terms Explained

Read on to discover five key terms shaping the environmental movement of 2026.

Honoring ordinary people who take extraordinary actions to protect our planet