Oscar Rivas (environmentalist) explained

Oscar Rivas
Nationality:Paraguayan
Known For:Grassroots environmental activism
Awards:Goldman Environmental Prize (2000)

Oscar Rivas is a Paraguayan environmentalist. He was awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize in 2000, jointly with Elias Diaz Peña, for their efforts to protect the ecosystems of the Paraná River and the Paraguay River, in particular consequences from the Yacyretá Dam project.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: South & Central America 2000. Elias Diaz Peña & Oscar Rivas. Paraguay. Rivers & Dams . Goldman Environmental Prize . 8 January 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110505060233/http://www.goldmanprize.org/node/97 . 5 May 2011 .