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The ‘Green Nobel Prize’ announced its winners
Eco warriors recognized for their achievements in environmental battles
Eco warriors who triumphed in David and Goliath battles with oil giants, coal firms, and beef producers were among those honored by a prestigious award this week.
The Goldman environmental prize – dubbed the ‘Green Nobel prize’ – was founded in 1989 to celebrate activists scoring wins for the planet. Many previous winners have become government officials, heads of state, and NGO leaders.
This year’s recipients include Mbuthuma and Sinegugu Zukulu (pictured), who helped halt destructive seismic testing for oil and gas off South Africa’s Eastern Cape (as reported in a previous ‘what went right’).
The other winners were:
- Alok Shukla, who saved 445,000 acres of forests in India from coal mining
- Murrawah Maroochy Johnson, who halted a destructive coal mine in Queensland, Australia
- Teresa Vicente, who helped rescue Europe’s largest saltwater lagoon
- Andrea Vidaurre, who pushed California, US, to reduce transport emissions
- Marcel Gomes, whose investigative reporting prevented beef linked to deforestation from being sold in Europe
“These wonderful grassroots leaders refused to be complacent in the face of adversity, or to be cowed by powerful corporations and governments,” said John Goldman, president of the Goldman Environmental Foundation. “Together, they are a collective force – and a growing global movement – that is breathtaking and full of hope.”
Image: Goldman environmental prize
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 13: Climate Action | Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning | No specific indicators mentioned in the article |
| SDG 15: Life on Land | Target 15.2: Promote the implementation of sustainable management of all types of forests | No specific indicators mentioned in the article |
| SDG 14: Life Below Water | No specific targets mentioned in the article | No specific indicators mentioned in the article |
| SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy | No specific targets mentioned in the article | No specific indicators mentioned in the article |
| SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production | No specific targets mentioned in the article | No specific indicators mentioned in the article |
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | No specific targets mentioned in the article | No specific indicators mentioned in the article |
| SDG 2: Zero Hunger | No specific targets mentioned in the article | No specific indicators mentioned in the article |
| SDG 1: No Poverty | No specific targets mentioned in the article | No specific indicators mentioned in the article |
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
The SDGs that are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article are:
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 15: Life on Land
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
Based on the article’s content, the specific targets under the identified SDGs are:
- Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning (under SDG 13: Climate Action)
- Target 15.2: Promote the implementation of sustainable management of all types of forests (under SDG 15: Life on Land)
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
No specific indicators are mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets.
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