40 Women Environmentalists

#CSR 40 for 40 

Women have played a crucial role in water conservation and environmental protection. From rural areas to urban cities, women have been at the forefront of sustainable practices and community-led initiatives. We are proud to introduce 40 women environmentalists who are improving their communities:

1. Alexandra Cousteau – Environmentalist and filmmaker who advocates for water conservation and protection.
2. Neelima Mishra – Environmentalist and founder of the Uttarakhand Seva Nidhi, who focuses on conservation of natural resources and sustainable development.
3. Vandana Shiva – Activist and scholar who focuses on sustainable agriculture and water conservation.
4. Isatou Ceesay – Founder of the “One Plastic Bag” initiative that promotes recycling and environmental conservation.
5. Kavita Kuruganti – Environmental activist who advocates for sustainable water management and conservation.
6. Wangari Maathai – Environmentalist and activist who founded the Green Belt Movement, which focuses on reforestation and water conservation.
7. Jill Hepp – Director of water initiatives at the World Wildlife Fund, who works to promote sustainable water management.
8. Sandra Postel – Environmentalist and author who focuses on water conservation and sustainable agriculture.
9. Sadhana Shrestha – Advocate for sustainable water management and women’s empowerment in Nepal.
10. Emma Howard Boyd – Chair of the UK’s Environment Agency, who works to promote sustainable water management and conservation.
11. Liz Thompson – Environmentalist and former Minister of Energy and Environment in Barbados, who advocates for sustainable water management and conservation.
12. Sheila Watt-Cloutier – Environmentalist and human rights advocate who focuses on the impact of climate change on Arctic communities and water resources.
13. Mona Serageldin – Advocate for sustainable water management and conservation in Egypt.
14. Cate Lamb – Director of water security at the CDP, who works to promote sustainable water management in the business sector.
15. Ama Ofori Antwi – Advocate for sustainable water management and women’s empowerment in Ghana.
16. Tania Bakalarz – Environmentalist and water policy expert who focuses on water governance and conservation.
17. Sheila Abed – Advocate for sustainable water management and conservation in Palestine.
18. Maggie White – Advocate for sustainable water management and conservation in Australia.
19. Marianne Kjellén – Water expert who focuses on water governance and sustainable management.
20. Barbara Frost – Former CEO of WaterAid, who worked to promote access to clean water and sanitation in developing countries.
21. Rachel Kyte – CEO of Sustainable Energy for All, who advocates for sustainable water management and conservation.
22. Jane Goodall – Primatologist and conservationist who founded the Jane Goodall Institute to promote wildlife conservation and environmental education.
23. Rachel Carson – Marine biologist and author who wrote the influential book “Silent Spring” and helped spark the modern environmental movement.
24. Sylvia Earle – Marine biologist and oceanographer who founded the Sylvia Earle Alliance to promote ocean conservation and environmental education.
25. Erin Brockovich – Environmental activist and consumer advocate who played a key role in a major legal case against a company that contaminated drinking water in a California town.
26. Berta Cáceres – Environmental and indigenous rights activist who founded the National Council of Popular and Indigenous Organizations of Honduras.
27. Lois Gibbs – Environmental activist and founder of the Center for Health, Environment and Justice, who played a key role in a campaign to clean up a toxic waste site in New York.
28. Rebecca Solnit – Environmentalist and author who focuses on environmental justice, climate change, and land use.
29. Greta Thunberg – Environmental activist and founder of Fridays for Future, a global movement of young people advocating for action on climate change.
30. Majora Carter – Environmental justice activist who founded Sustainable South Bronx and focuses on urban revitalization and environmental equity.
31. Catherine Pearce – Environmentalist and advocate for sustainable water management and conservation.
32. Rina Kumari – Advocate for sustainable water management and women’s empowerment in India.
33. Medha Patkar – Environmental and social activist who has fought against environmental degradation and displacement of people due to development projects.
34. Aruna Roy – Social activist who focuses on environmental and social justice issues, including forest rights and water conservation.
35. Bittu Sahgal – Environmentalist and founder of the Sanctuary Asia magazine, who focuses on conservation of wildlife and natural habitats.
36. Kalpana Sharma – Environmental journalist who focuses on environmental issues, climate change, and sustainable development.
37. Gomathi Augustine – Environmental activist who focuses on environmental education and awareness, waste management, and biodiversity conservation.
38. Veena Shatrugna – Nutritionist and environmental activist who focuses on sustainable agriculture and food security.
39. Deepika Kurup – Environmental activist and inventor who has developed a low-cost water purification system.
40. Arundhati Roy – Author and activist who focuses on environmental and social justice issues, including dams, displacement, and human rights.