| Kristal Ambrose | |
| Citizenship: | Bahamian |
| Occupation: | Marine biologist, environmental activist |
| Awards: | Goldman Environmental Prize (2020) |
Kristal Ambrose is a Bahamian marine biologist and environmental activist.[1] In 2013, she founded the Bahamas Plastic Movement, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing plastic pollution.[2]
In April 2018, Ambrose successfully convinced the government of the Bahamas to ban single-use plastic bags, straws, cutlery, and expanded polystyrene cups and containers. The nationwide ban came into effect in January 2020.[3] She gained international recognition for her efforts to combat plastic pollution in the Bahamas, culminating in her receipt of the Goldman Environmental Prize in 2020.[4] Ambrose's initiatives have notably engaged local youth in environmental advocacy.[5]