Marjan Minnesma
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Marjan Minnesma | |
|---|---|
| Born | Marjan Minnesma 1966 (age 57–58) |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Occupation | Activist |
| Known for | Co-founding Urgenda Foundation |
Marjan Minnesma (born 1966) is a Dutch activist.[1]
Biography
Marjan Minnesma was born and raised in Amsterdam.[1] She holds a degree in international law on climate change.[2]
In 2022, she received Goldman Environmental Prize for suing the Dutch government over its carbon emissions plans.[2] She won the lawsuit, becoming first woman to successfully sue a government over carbon emissions.[3]
Minnesma is the founder of Urgenda Foundation.[4]
Recognition
References
- ^ a b "Marjan Minnesma - Goldman Environmental Prize". 19 April 2022.
- ^ a b "Marjan Minnesma: Climate litigation pioneer wins environmental prize". New Scientist.
- ^ "Dutch government loses world's first climate liability lawsuit". New Scientist.
- ^ "The Dutch Climate Case: Inspiring the World". The Green Interview.