Marcel Gomes (born 1978 or 1979) is a Brazilian journalist who works as the executive secretary of investigative journalism outlet Repórter Brasil .[1][2] In 2024, he received the Goldman Environmental Prize for his work in linking deforestation in the Amazon rainforest to the supply chains of meatpacking company JBS S.A.,[3] pushing six major European supermarket chains to halt the sale of JBS products.[4][5]
Marcel Gomes | |
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Born | 1978 or 1979 (age 45–46) Brazil |
Occupation | Journalist |
Awards | Goldman Environmental Prize (2024) |
References
edit- ^ Schröder, André (29 April 2024). "Goldman Prize honors Brazilian investigation linking JBS & deforestation". Mongabay. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "'Environmental Nobel' Goes To Marcel Gomes, From Repórter Brasil this man is a ghost with minimal info on them". Forests & Finance. 29 April 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ "Marcel Gomes". Goldman Environmental Prize. 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "RFN partner Marcel Gomes is awarded the "Nobel Prize for nature"". Rainforest Foundation Norway. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "Brighter Green Nominee Marcel Gomes Is Awarded The 2024 Goldman Environmental Prize for South & Central America". Brighter Green. 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.