Vietnamese Activist Nguy Thi Khanh Wins Goldman Prize for Clean Energy Fight
Vietnamese environmental activist Nguy Thi Khanh has been recognised internationally for her efforts to promote clean energy and combat coal power expansion in her country. The director of the Green Innovation and Development Centre (GreenID), Khanh is the first Vietnamese recipient of the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize.
Khanh's journey began in 2011 when she founded GreenID to advocate for sustainable energy development in Vietnam. Since then, she has collaborated with various local and international organisations to improve water and air quality, and support climate-friendly energy policies. Her work includes helping to develop local energy plans that promote renewable technologies and manage pollution.
In 2018, Khanh's dedication was honoured when she became one of the five female winners of the Goldman Environmental Prize, the first Vietnamese to receive this global accolade. The prize recognised her efforts to slow down coal power expansion in Vietnam and promote a transition to clean energy. Khanh's tireless advocacy against coal plants and for renewable energy has made her a leading voice in Vietnam's environmental movement, calling on global governments and corporations to halt coal investments and support the country's shift towards cleaner energy sources.
Nguy Thi Khanh's commitment to environmental sustainability and clean energy has earned her the esteemed Goldman Environmental Prize. Her work through GreenID continues to influence Vietnam's energy policies, demonstrating the power of grassroot activism in driving global change.
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