Goldman Environmental Prize Blog

Earlier this year, the World Health Organization (WHO) published a report on the effects of glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup; a popular herbicide produced by biotech giant Monsanto. The report concluded that the chemical – even at small doses – is “probably carcinogenic to humans.” The Evidence Builds The WHO report isn’t the first…

At the Goldman Prize, we look forward to the month of October every year as the work of past and present Prize winners is showcased on the big screen! As such, we’re delighted to announce several opportunities for you to watch Prize winners in action: Mill Valley Film Festival (October 8th – 18th) First up is the acclaimed annual…

For this week’s blog, we share reflections from Program Officer Myriah Cornwell, who recently traveled to Durban, South Africa, to attend the World Forestry Congress. What is a forest? What do you see when you think of a forest? What about even rows of the same type of tree stretching as far as the eye…

TIMBY (‘This Is My Backyard’) is a new smartphone app that 2006 Goldman Prize winner Silas Siakor is using to monitor illegal logging in his home country of Liberia. His work to train local communities to use the app is just one of the exciting projects the Goldman Prize has supported as part of our recently launched Pilot Grantmaking Program for former…

Next week is the 14th World Forestry Congress where the global forestry community will gather to address key forestry issues. The event takes place only once every six years, presenting a unique opportunity for Prize winners and staff members to join the conversation. The theme for this year’s Congress is “Forests and People: Investing in a Sustainable Future.” With…

It’s almost impossible to have missed the internet exploding last month with outrage about the killing of a 13-year-old lion called Cecil in a national park in Northern Zimbabwe. Since then, the issue of trophy hunting has dominated the headlines, with those defending the practice speaking out just as loudly as those decrying Cecil’s death. We…

Dear Goldman Prize community, It has been my honor and privilege to serve as the Communications Coordinator for the Goldman Prize over the last five years. It is with deep gratitude that I announce today, August 12, 2015 will be my last day at the Prize. For my final blog, I want to take the opportunity…

Last week we told readers what to look out for when shopping around for an environmentally friendly vacation. We flagged greenwashing and green grabbing as troublesome tactics used by the travel industry to lure travelers. This week we are spotlighting examples of Goldman Prize winners who are engaged in authentic, sustainable ecotourism activities that benefit…

Over the years, society has grown more environmentally sensitive and consumers are becoming more and more interested in using their purchasing power for good. Industries from grocery stores and fast food chains to beauty products and household goods have jumped on the bandwagon, labeling their products “all natural” and “eco-friendly,” regardless of whether or not…

For the first time, the Goldman Environmental Prize and the San Francisco-based Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund (the Federation) have partnered on a pilot grantmaking program for international organizations committed to grassroots environmental change. The 12 grantees are past Goldman Environmental Prize winners that have applied for new programmatic grants. A total of $484,700 was…