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Dutch activist

Marjan Minnesma
Minnesma (2015)
BornMarjan Minnesma
1966 (age 57–58)
Netherlands
NationalityDutch
OccupationActivist
Known forCo-founding Urgenda Foundation

Marjan Minnesma (born 1966) is a Dutch activist.

Biography

Marjan Minnesma was born and raised in Amsterdam. She holds a degree in international law on climate change.

In 2022, she received Goldman Environmental Prize for suing the Dutch government over its carbon emissions plans. She won this lawsuit, becoming first woman to successfully sue a government over carbon emissions.

Minnesma is the founder of Urgenda Foundation, which aims to help enforce national, European and international environment treaties.

Recognition

References

  1. ^ "Marjan Minnesma - Goldman Environmental Prize". 19 April 2022.
  2. Schwartz, John (25 June 2015). "Ruling Says Netherlands Must Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions" – via NYTimes.com.
  3. ^ "Marjan Minnesma: Climate litigation pioneer wins environmental prize". New Scientist.
  4. "Dutch government loses world's first climate liability lawsuit". New Scientist.
  5. "The Dutch Climate Case: Inspiring the World". The Green Interview.
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