Jonathan Deal is a South African environmentalist. He was awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize in 2013, in particular for his efforts on protecting the Karoo region, leading a team of scientists to bring forward environmental impacts of planned exploitation of possible shale gas in the region.[1][2][3][4] Jonathan Deal established Treasure Karoo Action Group in 2011 and continues to hold the position of CEO. He gained experience in a nationwide movement opposing Royal Dutch Shell and the Department of Mineral Resources (2010–present) aimed at thwarting shale gas mining (fracking) in South Africa. He has also played a crucial role in the formation of SAFE CITIZEN, a civil liberties organization that focuses on the security of South African citizens who are confronted with mounting and vicious criminal activities on a daily basis.[5]
Jonathan Deal | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1958 or 1959 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Occupation | |
| Known for | Grassroots environmentalism |
| Awards | Goldman Environmental Prize (2013) |
Career
editSouth African environmentalist Jonathan Deal. His work defending the Karoo region and gathering a team of experts to present the environmental effects of planned mining of potential shale gas in the area earned him the 2013 Goldman Environmental Prize.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Prize Recipient, 2013 Africa. Jonathan Deal". Goldman Environmental Prize. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
- ^ "Goldman Prize for South African anti-fracking activist Jonathan Deal". africanconservation.org. African Conservation Foundation. 21 April 2013. Archived from the original on 10 August 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ Reddall, Braden (15 April 2013). "South African 'fracktivist' awarded top U.S. environmental prize". in.reuters.com. Reuters. Archived from the original on 25 April 2019. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ Gosling, Melanie (16 April 2013). "Why activist is the real Deal". Cape Times. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ "Jonathan Deal". Safe citizen.
- ^ "Jonathan Deal". Edubilla.com. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
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