Olivier Ndoole, Congolese defender of the environment and land rights of local communities, won the prestigious Global Citizen 2024 prize on Wednesday May 3 in New York (United States). This activist was awarded in the climate, reforestation and nature category.
Olivier Ndoole’s first words were for the activists imprisoned or even killed for defending the environment. This Global Citizen winner believes that this prize is the fruit of the collective efforts that push him to continue this fight in favor of communities and ecosystems.
“ There were those who left, those who are in prison because of this fight but the award that we have just received not only reminded us of all these moments of sadness but also made us want to continue with this fight and to once again solicit the contribution of all “, he declared after receiving his award.
For him, this global recognition is confirmation that the DRC is full of several environmental and community resources.
Olivier Ndoole affirms that an effort is being made to conserve and boost these resources:
“ In the DRC, we have the resources at the environmental level to help the world but also in terms of mobilization at the community level which are being set in motion to conserve what exists and to further boost reforms and reflections of the ideas.”
The Global Citizen Prize highlights individuals and organizations working for positive change in the face of global challenges.
For around fifteen years, Me Ndoole, a renowned land activist, has been involved in the fight for environmental protection and land rights.
His dedication and hard work earned him this prestigious award.
