Goldman Environmental Prize Recognizes Six Female Grassroots Activists for Environmental Achievements
The Goldman Environmental Foundation has announced the recipients of the 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize, honoring six female grassroots environmental activists from around the world. This year marks the first time all winners are women, highlighting their critical role in the environmental movement. The award, established in 1989 by Richard and Rhoda Goldman, is the world's foremost recognition for grassroots environmental activism. The winners include Iroro Tanshi from Nigeria, Borim Kim from South Korea, Sarah Finch from the United Kingdom, Theonila Roka Matbob from Papua New Guinea, Alannah Acaq Hurley from the United States, and Yuvelis Morales Blanco from Colombia. Each has made significant contributions to environmental protection, from legal victories against fossil fuel extraction to safeguarding endangered species and preventing large-scale mining projects. 
