Six Women Leaders Win 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize

Key facts

• The Goldman Environmental Foundation announced the recipients of the 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize.
• For the first time in its history, the prize has been awarded to an all-female cohort consisting of six environmental activists.
• Sasha Finch, a United Kingdom-based campaigner, was recognised for her work against fossil fuel expansion and oil drilling projects.
• The other winners represent regions across Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe.
• The recipients were honoured for initiatives including forest conservation, water protection, anti-mining campaigns, and defending Indigenous land rights.
• The Goldman Environmental Foundation has honoured a total of 239 winners from 98 countries, including 112 women.
• John Goldman serves as the vice-president of the foundation.