CHANGE STARTS WHERE YOU STAND
April 16, 2012
The day is finally here! The Goldman Environmental Foundation is proud to announce the 2012 Goldman Prize recipients. Click the links below to find out more about each recipient.
Europe: Evgenia Chirikova, Russia
Islands & Island Nations: Edwin Gariguez, Philippines
Take a look back at a whirlwind week of connection and celebration of our planet’s defenders! Over the past week, the 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize winners explored San Francisco and enjoyed the California coast. They also networked with past Prize winners, funders, and nonprofit colleagues and shared their stories with media outlets and local students. Join us in reflecting on a busy and fulfilling…
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From the courtrooms of England to the forests of Nigeria, the 2026 Goldman Prize winners are working hard to protect our planet. These six extraordinary women show that change can start wherever you stand. Keep reading to discover how you can support the work of the six Goldman Environmental Prize winners: Iroro Tanshi (Nigeria), Borim…
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Meet the 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize winners! The recipients of the 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize are Iroro Tanshi (Nigeria), Borim Kim (South Korea), Sarah Finch (United Kingdom), Theonila Roka Matbob (Papua New Guinea), Alannah Acaq Hurley (United States), and Yuvelis Morales Blanco (Colombia). These six extraordinary women show that you don’t have to cross oceans to find environmental leadership—you might find it next door. Global movements begin…
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