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President Obama meets with 2010 Recipients

May 13, 2010

The 2010 Goldman Prize recipients met with President Obama at the White House during the Washington, DC tour in April.

Credit: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza

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Winning Environmental Strategies: an Analysis of 36 Years of Goldman Prize Victories


November 3, 2026 – By Yu Kang

Is there a secret formula for winning grassroots environmental campaigns? A graduate student explores strategies used by Goldman Prize winners and finalists.

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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


October 12, 2026 – By Amy Breshears

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

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There's No One Way to Stand Up for Nature


August 31, 2026

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.

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