The global movement to protect our planet is profoundly diverse and dynamic.
Goldman Prize winners work across a variety of environmental areas, advocating for progress, facilitating local engagement, and demanding systemic change to protect our natural world. While it is clear that environmental activism is inextricably linked to other forms of activism, the Goldman Prize has segmented Prize winner issue areas into the following 10 categories to allow for further exploration and engagement.
Climate & Energy
Fighting for the sustainability of our planet
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Drilling & Mining
Stopping destructive extraction
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Environmental Justice
Protecting marginalized communities from environmental harms
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Food & Agriculture
Feeding a growing population sustainably
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Forests
Safeguarding the Earth’s lungs
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Freshwater
Ensuring access to clean water and healthy ecosystems
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Land Conservation
Protecting life and biodiversity from exploitation and destruction
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Oceans & Coasts
Keeping our marine environments healthy and strong
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Pollution & Waste
Mitigating our immense output of waste and pollutants
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Wildlife Protection
Guarding the planet’s multitude of creatures and ensuring their future
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