Manana Kochladze Explained

Manana Kochladze
Birth Date:c. 1972
Nationality:Georgian
Education:Biologist
Known For:Grassroots environmental activism
Awards:Goldman 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Manana Kochladze. 2004 Goldman Prize Recipient. Europe . goldmanprize.org . 16 September 2019.
  2. Manana Kochladze strives to protect Georgia from a BP oil pipeline . Grist. Michelle . Nijhuis . Michelle Nijhuis . 24 April 2004 . 16 September 2019 .