International
April 1, 2025
February 18, 2025
$200,000
The Goldman Environmental Prize honors the achievements and leadership of grassroots environmental activists from around the world, inspiring all of us to take action to protect our planet.
Nominators are invited based on their expertise, experience, and proximity to grassroots environmental activism.
The individual has attained a recent, specific environmental achievement.; This achievement was accomplished through grassroots activism
Works directly in the field creating positive environmental change through community participation.
Achievement has inspired others.
Leadership has resulted in a significant impact beyond their community.
Collaborates with networks, organizations, or governments.
Respected by their communities and colleagues.
Are part of the community in which they do their work.
Goes above and beyond paid job responsibilities to accomplish their work.
The Goldman Environmental Prize recognizes grassroots environmental heroes from roughly the world’s six inhabited continental regions and provides a prize to someone in each of the regions.
Africa Asia Europe Island and Island Nations North American South & Central America
Bronze sculpture in the shape of an Ouroboros (prize is per category)
