Nigerian Scientist Wins Global Prize for Bat Conservation Efforts
BBC Science
Nigerian scientist Iroro Tanshi wins the Goldman Environmental Prize for her efforts in bat conservation and wildfire prevention. Discover her inspiring story.
Iroro Tanshi wins 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize for bat conservation.
Her campaign links wildfire prevention to community farming interests.
Tanshi educates locals on the ecological importance of bats.
Bats play critical roles in seed dispersal and pollination.