{"id":49963,"date":"2026-04-23T21:23:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T15:53:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=49963"},"modified":"2026-04-23T21:23:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T15:53:40","slug":"goldman-environmental-prize-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/goldman-environmental-prize-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Goldman Environmental Prize 2026: First All-Women Cohort of Environmental Leaders Honoured Globally"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/goldman-environmental-prize-2026\/#Goldman_Environmental_Prize_2026_honours_first_all-women_cohort_of_environmental_leaders_worldwide_Check_winners_importance_history_and_key_exam_takeaways_for_UPSC_and_competitive_exams\" >Goldman Environmental Prize 2026 honours first all-women cohort of environmental leaders worldwide. Check winners, importance, history, and key exam takeaways for UPSC and competitive exams.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/goldman-environmental-prize-2026\/#Goldman_Environmental_Prize_2026_Recognises_Six_Women_Environmental_Champions\" >Goldman Environmental Prize 2026 Recognises Six Women Environmental Champions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/goldman-environmental-prize-2026\/#%F0%9F%8C%BF_Introduction_Historic_Achievement_in_Environmental_Recognition\" >\ud83c\udf3f Introduction: Historic Achievement in Environmental Recognition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/goldman-environmental-prize-2026\/#%F0%9F%8C%8E_Global_Recognition_of_Grassroots_Environmental_Leadership\" >\ud83c\udf0e Global Recognition of Grassroots Environmental Leadership<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/goldman-environmental-prize-2026\/#%E2%9A%96%EF%B8%8F_Legal_and_Environmental_Impact_of_the_Winners\" >\u2696\ufe0f Legal and Environmental Impact of the Winners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/goldman-environmental-prize-2026\/#%F0%9F%8C%B1_Global_Significance_of_the_2026_Award\" >\ud83c\udf31 Global Significance of the 2026 Award<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/goldman-environmental-prize-2026\/#%E2%AD%90_Why_this_News_is_Important\" >\u2b50 Why this News is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/goldman-environmental-prize-2026\/#%F0%9F%8C%8D_Importance_for_Environment_and_Climate_Governance\" >\ud83c\udf0d Importance for Environment and Climate Governance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/goldman-environmental-prize-2026\/#%E2%9A%96%EF%B8%8F_Legal_and_Policy_Impact\" >\u2696\ufe0f Legal and Policy Impact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/goldman-environmental-prize-2026\/#%F0%9F%91%A9%E2%80%8D%F0%9F%8C%BE_Women_in_Environmental_Leadership\" >\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83c\udf3e Women in Environmental Leadership<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/goldman-environmental-prize-2026\/#%F0%9F%8C%B1_Global_Awareness\" >\ud83c\udf31 Global Awareness<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/goldman-environmental-prize-2026\/#%F0%9F%93%9C_Historical_Context\" >\ud83d\udcdc Historical Context<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/goldman-environmental-prize-2026\/#%F0%9F%93%8A_Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CGoldman_Environmental_Prize_2026%E2%80%9D\" >\ud83d\udcca Key Takeaways from \u201cGoldman Environmental Prize 2026\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/goldman-environmental-prize-2026\/#FAQs_Goldman_Environmental_Prize_2026\" >FAQs: Goldman Environmental Prize 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/goldman-environmental-prize-2026\/#1_What_is_the_Goldman_Environmental_Prize\" >1. What is the Goldman Environmental Prize?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/goldman-environmental-prize-2026\/#2_Why_is_the_Goldman_Environmental_Prize_called_the_%E2%80%9CGreen_Nobel_Prize%E2%80%9D\" >2. Why is the Goldman Environmental Prize called the \u201cGreen Nobel Prize\u201d?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/goldman-environmental-prize-2026\/#3_Who_were_the_winners_of_the_Goldman_Environmental_Prize_2026\" >3. Who were the winners of the Goldman Environmental Prize 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/goldman-environmental-prize-2026\/#4_Why_is_the_2026_edition_of_the_prize_historically_significant\" >4. Why is the 2026 edition of the prize historically significant?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/goldman-environmental-prize-2026\/#5_What_type_of_issues_do_Goldman_Prize_winners_usually_work_on\" >5. What type of issues do Goldman Prize winners usually work on?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/goldman-environmental-prize-2026\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Goldman_Environmental_Prize_2026_honours_first_all-women_cohort_of_environmental_leaders_worldwide_Check_winners_importance_history_and_key_exam_takeaways_for_UPSC_and_competitive_exams\"><\/span>Goldman Environmental Prize 2026 honours first all-women cohort of environmental leaders worldwide. Check winners, importance, history, and key exam takeaways for UPSC and competitive exams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Goldman_Environmental_Prize_2026_Recognises_Six_Women_Environmental_Champions\"><\/span>Goldman Environmental Prize 2026 Recognises Six Women Environmental Champions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8C%BF_Introduction_Historic_Achievement_in_Environmental_Recognition\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf3f Introduction: Historic Achievement in Environmental Recognition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Goldman Environmental Prize 2026<\/strong> has created history by honouring an <strong>all-women cohort of six grassroots environmental activists<\/strong> for the first time since its inception in 1989. Often referred to as the <em>\u201cGreen Nobel Prize\u201d<\/em>, the award recognises individuals who lead powerful environmental movements at the community level across the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2026 winners represent six different regions, including Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and island nations. Their work focuses on fighting <strong>climate change, biodiversity loss, illegal mining, fossil fuel expansion, and environmental injustice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8C%8E_Global_Recognition_of_Grassroots_Environmental_Leadership\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf0e Global Recognition of Grassroots Environmental Leadership<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Goldman Environmental Prize 2026 celebrates six women whose activism has led to real-world environmental and legal impacts. The winners are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Iroro Tanshi (Nigeria)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Borim Kim (South Korea)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sarah Finch (United Kingdom)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Theonila Roka Matbob (Papua New Guinea)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alannah Acaq Hurley (United States)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yuvelis Morales Blanco (Colombia)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of these leaders has contributed significantly to environmental protection, from stopping destructive mining projects to influencing climate laws and protecting indigenous lands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9A%96%EF%B8%8F_Legal_and_Environmental_Impact_of_the_Winners\"><\/span>\u2696\ufe0f Legal and Environmental Impact of the Winners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most notable winners is <strong>Sarah Finch (UK)<\/strong>, whose legal case influenced climate policy by requiring governments to consider emissions from fossil fuel use before approving projects. This ruling has already impacted oil and coal project approvals in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other winners have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Protected biodiversity and endangered species<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stopped large-scale mining projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Challenged corporate pollution activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthened indigenous environmental rights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8C%B1_Global_Significance_of_the_2026_Award\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf31 Global Significance of the 2026 Award<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2026 edition is historic because it is the <strong>first time all recipients are women<\/strong> in the 37-year history of the award.<br>This highlights the increasing role of women in global environmental leadership and grassroots activism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator 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alt=\"Goldman Environmental Prize 2026\" style=\"width:612px;height:auto\" title=\"Goldman Environmental Prize 2026\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Goldman Environmental Prize 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%AD%90_Why_this_News_is_Important\"><\/span>\u2b50 Why this News is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8C%8D_Importance_for_Environment_and_Climate_Governance\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf0d Importance for Environment and Climate Governance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Goldman Environmental Prize 2026 is significant because it highlights how <strong>grassroots activism directly influences global environmental policy and climate governance<\/strong>. The recognition of six women from different continents shows that environmental protection is not limited to governments or international organisations but is strongly driven by local communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9A%96%EF%B8%8F_Legal_and_Policy_Impact\"><\/span>\u2696\ufe0f Legal and Policy Impact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The award also reflects how environmental activism can lead to <strong>legal reforms and policy changes<\/strong>, as seen in Sarah Finch\u2019s climate litigation case in the UK. Her case has influenced how fossil fuel projects are evaluated, marking a shift toward climate-conscious governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%91%A9%E2%80%8D%F0%9F%8C%BE_Women_in_Environmental_Leadership\"><\/span>\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83c\udf3e Women in Environmental Leadership<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s all-women cohort is important for gender representation. It shows that women play a <strong>central role in environmental justice movements<\/strong>, especially in communities affected by mining, pollution, and deforestation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8C%B1_Global_Awareness\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf31 Global Awareness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For students preparing for government exams, this news is important as it connects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Environment and ecology (UPSC, PSC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International awards and organizations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Climate change policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gender equality in leadership<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, it reinforces the idea that <strong>local action can create global environmental change<\/strong>, making it a key topic for competitive exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%9C_Historical_Context\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcdc Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Goldman Environmental Prize<\/strong> was established in <strong>1989 by Richard and Rhoda Goldman<\/strong> in San Francisco, USA. It is awarded annually to grassroots environmental activists from six global regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The prize is often called the <strong>\u201cGreen Nobel Prize\u201d<\/strong> because of its global importance in recognizing environmental leadership. Over the years, it has honoured activists working on issues such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Forest conservation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anti-mining movements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pollution control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indigenous land rights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Climate justice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2026 edition marks a milestone as it is the <strong>first time all six winners are women<\/strong>, reflecting the growing importance of women-led environmental movements worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8A_Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CGoldman_Environmental_Prize_2026%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcca Key Takeaways from \u201cGoldman Environmental Prize 2026\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S.No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Goldman Environmental Prize 2026 honoured six women activists for the first time in history.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Winners represent six global regions including Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and islands.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Sarah Finch\u2019s legal activism influenced climate policy on fossil fuel projects in the UK.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Prize recognises grassroots efforts in climate action, biodiversity protection, and anti-mining campaigns.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Goldman Prize was established in 1989 and is often called the \u201cGreen Nobel Prize.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Goldman Environmental Prize 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Goldman_Environmental_Prize_2026\"><\/span>FAQs: Goldman Environmental Prize 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_Goldman_Environmental_Prize\"><\/span>1. What is the Goldman Environmental Prize?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Goldman Environmental Prize is an international award given annually to grassroots environmental activists from six global regions for their contribution to environmental protection and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Why_is_the_Goldman_Environmental_Prize_called_the_%E2%80%9CGreen_Nobel_Prize%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>2. Why is the Goldman Environmental Prize called the \u201cGreen Nobel Prize\u201d?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is called the \u201cGreen Nobel Prize\u201d because it recognises outstanding environmental activism at the grassroots level, similar to how the Nobel Prize recognises excellence in various fields globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Who_were_the_winners_of_the_Goldman_Environmental_Prize_2026\"><\/span>3. Who were the winners of the Goldman Environmental Prize 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2026 winners include six women activists: Iroro Tanshi (Nigeria), Borim Kim (South Korea), Sarah Finch (UK), Theonila Roka Matbob (Papua New Guinea), Alannah Acaq Hurley (USA), and Yuvelis Morales Blanco (Colombia).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Why_is_the_2026_edition_of_the_prize_historically_significant\"><\/span>4. Why is the 2026 edition of the prize historically significant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2026 edition is significant because it is the first time in history that all recipients are women, highlighting women\u2019s leadership in global environmental movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_type_of_issues_do_Goldman_Prize_winners_usually_work_on\"><\/span>5. 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