THE DOING MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
April 20, 2010
Representing a diverse selection of regions and environmental issues, this year’s Goldman Prize recipients are leaders whose critical work is being recognized on the global stage. Learn about each recipient by clicking the links below.
Back row (from left to right): Lynn Henning (USA); Humberto Ríos Labrada (Cuba); Randall Arauz (Costa Rica) Front row: Thuli Makama (Swaziland); Tuy Sereivathana (Cambodia); Małgorzata Górska (Poland)
Brazil’s ongoing fight against deforestation wouldn’t be possible, let alone successful, without the dedication and ingenuity of environmental activist and elected official Marina Silva (Brazil, 1996). Currently serving as Brazil’s Minister of the Environment and Climate Change for her second term, Marina plays a critical role in the global effort to reverse climate change. It’s…
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The Goldman Environmental Prize is excited to share that the 2025 Prize winners will be announced on Monday, April 21. The Doing Makes the Difference For more than 35 years, we’ve celebrated grassroots heroes who prove that when ordinary people take action, they have the power to turn apathy into positive change for the environment. …
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As we start a new year, we’re inspired by Goldman Environmental Prize winners’ commitment to positive action. For more than 35 years, these grassroots heroes have proven that when ordinary people take action, they have the power to turn apathy into progress for the environment. No matter the odds, these individuals know that rolling up…
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