Activist Minnesma, Who Won Landmark Case Forcing Government Emissions Cuts, Dies at 59
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dvhn.nl“Heartbreaking. She is authenticity itself,” says Antoinette Verbrugge, founder of the Gezondheid op 1 foundation, regarding the death of Urgenda figurehead Marjan Minnesma (59). Her death comes as a shock and evokes strong emotions.
Minnesma made history in 2015 by winning the first climate lawsuit against the government. That lawsuit became the starting point for dozens of climate cases worldwide. The activist died from breast cancer at the age of 59.
Prime Minister Rob Jetten has reacted with sadness to the passing of Urgenda leader Marjan Minnesma. "I remember her as an unwavering champion of the climate cause," Jetten said on BlueSky about Minnesma. "Always thinking creatively and constructively helping to find solutions."
Marjan Minnesma, the founder and director of climate organization Urgenda, passed away on Friday. The organization announced this on its website. Minnesma...
Marjan Minnesma, one of the most influential voices in the field of climate policy and energy transition, has passed away at the age of 59.
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