Manana Kochladze

Manana Kochladze
Bornc. 1972
NationalityGeorgian
EducationBiologist
Known forGrassroots environmental activism
AwardsGoldman Environmental Prize (2004)

Manana Kochladze (born c. 1972) is a Georgian biologist and environmentalist. She was awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize in 2004 for her environmental campaigns, in particular regarding oil pipelines through vulnerable areas.[1]

Originally trained to be a scientist, she changed focus to become an environmental activist. In 1990 she founded the non-governmental organization Green Alternative.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Manana Kochladze. 2004 Goldman Prize Recipient. Europe". goldmanprize.org. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
  2. ^ Nijhuis, Michelle (24 April 2004). "Manana Kochladze strives to protect Georgia from a BP oil pipeline". Grist. Retrieved 16 September 2019.


Flag of Georgia (country)Scientist icon Stub icon

This article about a Georgian scientist is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Stub icon

This article about an environmental activist or conservationist is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.