Manana Kochladze

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

Manana Kochladze (born c. 1971) 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.