Goldman Environmental Prize 2026: Six Women Honored for Climate Activism
The 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize has been awarded to six women from different regions around the world, marking the first time in the award's history that all recipients are female. 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. These women have been recognized for their grassroots efforts in combating climate change and preserving biodiversity. The prize, often referred to as the 'Green Nobel,' awards $200,000 to each recipient. Their achievements range from halting fracking projects in Colombia to securing legal victories for climate policy in South Korea. 
