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Marjan Minnesma

Marjan Minnesma (born 1966) is a Dutch activist.[1][2]

Biography

Marjan 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

References

  1. ^ a b "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. ^ a b "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.