Marjan Minnesma (born 1966) is a Dutch activist.[1][2]
Marjan Minnesma | |
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.jpg) Minnesma (2015) | |
| Born | Marjan Minnesma 1966 (age 57–58) |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Occupation | Activist |
| Known for | Co-founding Urgenda Foundation |
Biography
editMarjan Minnesma was born and raised in Amsterdam.[1] She holds a degree in international law on climate change.[3]
In 2022, she received Goldman Environmental Prize for suing the Dutch government over its carbon emissions plans.[3] She won this lawsuit, becoming first woman to successfully sue a government over carbon emissions.[4]
Minnesma is the founder of Urgenda Foundation,[5] which aims to help enforce national, European and international environment treaties.
Recognition
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Marjan Minnesma - Goldman Environmental Prize". 19 April 2022.
- ^ Schwartz, John (25 June 2015). "Ruling Says Netherlands Must Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions" – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ 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.