Six women win 2026 Goldman prize, world’s top environmental award

In a historic first, the 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize is awarded exclusively to six women activists from across the globe. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Six women win 2026 Goldman prize, world’s top environmental award

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The Goldman Environmental Prize, widely regarded as the world's most prestigious award for grassroots environmental activism, has announced its 2026 laureates, marking a historic milestone: for the first time in its history, all six recipients are women. The winners, recognized for their extraordinary efforts to protect their communities and natural environments, hail from Colombia, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The selection of an all-female cohort underscores a significant, though often underreported, global trend: women are frequently on the front lines of environmental defense, bearing the brunt of ecological degradation while spearheading community-led resistance. From opposing destructive mining and logging to championing indigenous land rights and fighting pollution, the work of these laureates reflects the diverse and interconnected nature of contemporary environmental struggles. The prize committee's recognition highlights the critical and leadership roles women play in these movements, often at great personal risk. While the specific achievements of each 2026 winner were not detailed in the initial announcement, the geographic spread of their origins tells a powerful story of a truly global fight. An activist from Papua New Guinea likely confronts issues of deforestation and ocean health, while a winner from Nigeria may be battling the devastating impacts of oil extraction in the Niger Delta. The South Korean recipient could be addressing urban pollution or industrial waste, and the Colombian laureate is almost certainly involved in the perilous work of protecting the Amazon rainforest and its peoples. The inclusion of activists from the United Kingdom and the United States signals that environmental battles are not confined to the Global South. These winners may represent movements focusing on climate justice, fossil fuel divestment, or the protection of local ecosystems against industrial encroachment, demonstrating that grassroots activism is vital in both highly industrialized and developing nations. Their work challenges power structures and corporate interests close to home, proving that...

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