Winners of Goldman Environmental 2017 Prize Announced

For the past 27 years, the San Francisco-based Goldman Environmental Foundation has awarded annual prizes to grassroots activists. The $170,000 awards are given each year to six individuals – one from each of the world’s six geographic regions.

For the past 27 years, the San Francisco-based Goldman Environmental Foundation has awarded annual prizes to grassroots activists.

The $170,000 awards are given each year to six individuals – one from each of the world’s six geographic regions.

They recognise efforts to protect and enhance the environment.

Al Jazeera’s science correspondent Tarek Bazley profiles this year’s winners.