ORDINARY PEOPLE. EXTRAORDINARY IMPACT.
August 3, 2009
Ka Hsaw Wa (Burma, 1999) and Yu Xiaogang (China, 2006) are two of the six individuals awarded the 2009 Ramon Magsaysay Award, Asia’s equivalent of the Nobel Prize.
The award is given annually to bring to public attention the inspiring Asian leaders who are innovating and using their knowledge for the collective good. It is given in honor of former Phillipine President Ramon Magsaysay.
I met Howard Wood a year ago in Geneva, Switzerland, for a conference hosted by IUCN. As we approached each other in our hotel’s eclectic lobby, Howard’s well-worn Patagonia sweater contrasted sharply with the vibrant pink decor. With bright blue eyes that sparkled from underneath a salt-weathered baseball cap, Howard greeted me with a warm…
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It’s been just over a week since we announced the 2024 Goldman Environmental Prize winners, seven ordinary people who took extraordinary actions to protect their environments and communities. Follow along as we reflect on some highlights from a whirlwind two weeks. The 2024 Goldman Prize Winner Announcement On Monday, April 29, we announced the 2024…
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The San Francisco Bay Area welcomed the 2024 Goldman Environmental Prize winners with open arms this April. During a busy week meeting with nonprofits and foundations, and celebrating their remarkable contributions to the global environmental movement, the Prize winners also paused to take in the natural beauty of the Bay Area. A Stop at the…
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