Goldman Prize winners participated in a six-day march in Thailand to raise awareness about polluted rivers. The issue is complex, as the contamination is linked to mining for metals that are essential to renewable energy production.
Women are increasingly leading grassroots environmental campaigns around the world. Discover why this is no coincidence.
The Goldman Environmental Prize sat down with UK climate activist Sarah Finch to discuss her motivation to take on Big Oil, and her tenacity to see a multi-year judicial battle through to the finish line.
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.
From signing petitions to supporting their organizations, discover how you can support the work of the six 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize winners.
Congratulations to the 2026 Goldman Prize winners: Iroro Tanshi, Borim Kim, Sarah Finch, Theonila Roka Matbob, Alannah Acaq Hurley, and Yuvelis Morales Blanco!
Goldman Prize winners receive financial support, media recognition, access to a global network of environmental leaders, and defense and security support. Read more about these programs.
In a celebration of grassroots leadership, the 2026 Goldman Prize winners will be announced during Earth Week and celebrated at a live ceremony in San Francisco.
To find new inspiration and clarity for the new year, we’re turning to Goldman Environmental Prize winners. Read their hopes and advice for building a more sustainable future in 2026 and beyond.
Michael Sutton, the executive director of the Goldman Environmental Foundation, reflects on his trip to Indonesia with Goldman Prize winner Rudi Putra.