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Press Release:<\/b><\/p>\n

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Ezekiel Chibeze<\/p><\/div>\n

Global<\/b> — Ezekiel Chibeze, a Ghanaian environmental champion has been announced as the recipient of the Goldman Environmental Prize 2020, citing his commitment to pushing for good governance in Ghana\u2019s environmental sector and for his climate leadership in Ghana, across Africa and globally. The Goldman Environmental Prize is the world\u2019s foremost award honoring grassroots environmental activists.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chibeze joins an illustrious list of past Goldman Environmental Prize winners from the African continent including Wangari Maathai, <\/span>renowned Kenyan social, environmental and political activist; <\/span>Ken Saro-Wiwa, Nigerian writer who fought for environmental justice and human rights; and recently South African activists Makoma Lekalakala and Liz McDaid.<\/span><\/p>\n

Through the <\/span>350 Ghana Reducing our Carbon (G-ROC), the leading environmental grassroots organization in Ghana affiliated to 350.org, Chibeze champions for climate justice, <\/span>fighting tirelessly to stop the Ekumfi proposed coal plant <\/span>while raising awareness about the possibility of a carbon-free future and the potential of renewable energy in Ghana. <\/span>Chibeze\u2019s work demonstrates the power of grassroots movements in ending the era of fossil fuels.<\/span><\/p>\n

Quotes from key spokespeople<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cWe at 350 are in awe of Chibeze\u2019s achievements. His work <\/span>pushing for a sustainable, resilient, and coal-free Ghana is admirable, more than deserves the global recognition it has just received. The climate crisis requires us to interrogate the key drivers of climate change, especially the negative effects of the fossil fuels industry. People like Chibeze, who organise and motivate grassroots movements seeking to bring lasting solutions to the climate crisis, are our true climate leaders, and are instrumental to this fight. We honor their dedication and commitment to the planet.<\/span>\u201d – <\/span>May Boeve, Executive Director, 350.org<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cAfrica’s youth have been calling for climate justice that would see a transition from fossil fuels and building climate resilient economies powered by renewables. This is exactly what Chibeze and the G-ROC team have been fighting for. As a climate leader, Chibeze has shone a spotlight on the climate crisis while helping his country, Ghana to think of a socially and environmentally just, zero carbon future. Chibeze has been a strong voice of the youth and grassroots groups. <\/span>The recognition of his and other allies’ work shows that collective efforts through community organising and campaigning can empower ordinary people to demand their rights and overcome social injustices and achieve inspiring wins for thousands of grassroots activists, frontline communities and local groups of Africa and beyond working for real climate justice.<\/span>\u201d – <\/span>Landry Ninteretse, Africa Team Leader, 350.org<\/b><\/p>\n

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For additional information and interviews, contact:<\/b> Robert Magori robert.magori@350.org, +254 721 525344 or Chibeze Ezekiel <\/span>chibeze@gmail.com<\/span>,+233 244967931 or Portia Adu Mensah 350groc@gmail.com, +233 262685618<\/span><\/p>\n

About the Goldman Environmental Prize<\/b><\/p>\n

The Goldman Environmental Prize honors grassroots environmental heroes from roughly the world\u2019s six inhabited continental regions: Africa, Asia, Europe, Islands & Island Nations, North America, and South & Central America. The Prize recognizes individuals for sustained and significant efforts to protect and enhance the natural environment, often at great personal risk. The Goldman Prize views \u201cgrassroots\u201d leaders as those involved in local efforts, where positive change is created through community or citizen participation. Through recognizing these individual leaders, the Prize seeks to inspire other ordinary people to take extraordinary actions to protect the natural world. For more information visit: <\/span>https:\/\/www.goldmanprize.org\/<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

About Ezekiel Chibeze<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Chibeze is an avid environmentalist who serves on a number of platforms providing support in promoting good governance in Ghana\u2019s environmental sector \u2013 specifically on climate change, biological diversity, forestry, and renewable energy. He is currently the Executive Coordinator of the Strategic Youth Network for Development (SYND), a youth-oriented organization which promotes youth inclusion in the governance of natural resources and the environment. He is a certified Youth Master Trainer on Climate Change and a National SDGs Champion. He is a co-founder of 350 Ghana Reducing our Carbon (G-ROC), a convener of the Youth in Natural Resources and Environmental Governance (Youth-NREG) Platform, a member of the national technical committee of Ghana\u2019s SDGs Governance Framework, and a board member of 350.org.<\/span><\/p>\n

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