CHANGE STARTS WHERE YOU STAND
Environmental activism is more mainstream today than ever before. In the last several years, activists like Greta Thunberg have become media stars and household names; national news outlets have ramped up their coverage of climate campaigns; and politicians have become increasingly outspoken about how environmental issues affect policy decisions. The surge in awareness of environmental…
The Goldman Environmental Prize is excited to announce the recipients of the 2021 Grantmaking program. Launched in 2015, the Grantmaking program supports past Prize winners to further grassroots environmental work. Past grants have supported work in areas such as wildlife conservation, environmental justice, and climate education. This grantmaking cycle, in addition to regular one-year grants,…
By Sharon Lavigne I am overwhelmed with gratitude to have been selected to receive the Goldman Environmental Prize. I am surprised that I have been selected. I started this work without knowing anything about being an environmental activist. Growing up in my small hometown of St. James, Louisiana, I could not have imagined that one…
Yesterday, we were honored to announce the 2021 Goldman Prize winners, six everyday heroes who saw an environmental issue in their community and decided to take action. Learn how you can support their work, engage with their causes, and speak out for your environment. 1. Reduce Plastic Waste with Gloria Majiga-Kamoto Gloria Majiga-Kamoto (Malawi, 2021)…
We are honored to announce the recipients of the 2021 Goldman Environmental Prize. These everyday heroes demonstrate the power of grassroots activism in the fight to protect our planet. Join us tonight, June 15, 2021, at 4:00 pm PDT (7:00 pm EDT) on YouTube to meet them and hear their stories firsthand. Hosted by award-winning…
Bees play a critical role in the health of our ecosystems and the economic welfare of people around the world. Though many species of bees are at risk of becoming endangered, countless apiculturists are fighting to save them. Among them are the Ladies of Honey, a collective of Indigenous Mayan beekeepers in Mexico dedicated to…
A Conservation Success Decreased poaching, collaborative conservation, community engagement, and rebounding wildlife populations? Against a backdrop of weighty environmental headlines typically fueling my eco-anxiety, interviewing Rudi Putra (Indonesia, 2014) was like a breath of fresh air. “I’m an optimist because I’ve seen positive change happen in the Leuser Ecosystem,” Rudi remarked as we discussed his…
We continue to stand in solidarity with our three dedicated Burmese Prize winners—Ka Hsaw Wa (1999), Myint Zaw (2015), and Paul Sein Twa (2020)—and support their ongoing work to bring peace, democracy, and environmental conservation to Myanmar. We condemn the military crackdown on the Burmese people and urge the international community to listen to these…
We want to thank Robert Redford, one of the world’s great environmental champions, for his 17 years as the voice of the Goldman Environmental Prize. In addition to narrating Prize winner videos, Mr. Redford has been a special guest at the Prize ceremony, acted as a global ambassador for the Prize, and, for over 50…
Indigenous people are often at the helm of environmental movements. Fueled by a deep connection to nature and their cultural traditions, Indigenous people make powerful advocates for environmental conservation and maintaining balance between people and nature. In honor of Earth Day this April, we’re diving deeper into the stories of three Indigenous recipients of the…