Goldman Environmental Prize

08/21/2026

Batmunkh Luvsandash won the for Asia at 👏 81-years-old. 👏

A former livestock herder, Batmunkh collaborated with Nature Conservancy to map part of Mongolia’s vast grasslands and document its biodiversity. The result? A 66,000-acre protected area.

In an interview with Yale Environment 360, Batmunkh noted, "I never aimed for any national or international prizes." Rather, he was motivated by a love for his country, its nature, and its herder communities.

Show your support for Batmunkh in the comments!

08/17/2026

A major victory for South Africa's Wild Coast! 🌊🎉

South Africa's Constitutional Court has ruled in favor of coastal communities and environmental organizations, ending attempts by Shell and others to preserve offshore oil and gas exploration rights along the Wild Coast. The landmark decision affirms the rights of local communities to have a meaningful say in decisions that affect their environment.

This win builds on years of grassroots advocacy by communities and activists, including 2024 Goldman Environmental Prize winners Nonhle Mbuthuma and Sinegugu Zukulu.

When communities come together, they can protect both people and nature. 💚

Read more (https://reut.rs/3TSFkPg) and watch an interview with Nonhle (https://bit.ly/4qldPKj).

08/13/2026

💙 Every year, the Goldman Environmental Prize shines a light on grassroots environmental leaders whose courage and determination inspire action around the world.

08/10/2026

As 2026 winner Alannah Acaq Hurley of United Tribes of Bristol Bay knows well, environmental victories are never achieved alone. They are made possible through the determination and dedication of countless community members, partners, and colleagues.

08/05/2026

🌱🌍 Want to brush up on your environmental vocabulary? Read about five key terms that are central to the environmental movement in 2026.

Read on to discover five key terms shaping the environmental movement of 2026. Each term is paired with a real-world example from a Goldman Environmental Prize winner.

08/04/2026

It takes a village! winners tell us that their environmental victories are possible only through collaboration with their communities and colleagues.

07/23/2026

🌎 From restoring the Arctic tundra to standing up against polluters, winners are working to protect and restore our planet.

Discover their uplifting stories at goldmanprize.org!

07/22/2026

Community-led conservation in action! 🐟💙 The Goldman Prize was honored to recognize Howard Wood and the team at Arran Coast with the 2015 for their work to restore Scotland's seas. Today, marine life in the region is thriving! Thanks, Sam Bentley, for highlighting this inspiring story.

06/24/2026

🌍 Environmental issues are not gender neutral; and women and girls, who often bear the brunt of environmental crises, are central to the solutions. Read more in our newest blog post:

The 2026 all-women Goldman Environmental Prize winners highlights that women are increasingly leading grassroots environmental campaigns around the world.