Orri Vigfusson: 2007 Goldman Prize winner, Iceland

With business savvy and an unwavering commitment to reverse the near-extinction of North Atlantic wild salmon, Orri Vigfusson brokered huge international fishing rights buyouts with governments and corporations in the North Atlantic, effectively stopping destructive commercial salmon fishing in the region.

The Goldman Environmental Prize is the world's largest award for grassroots
environmentalists. Awarded annually since 1990, the Prize is given to environmental heroes from the six continental regions of Africa, Asia, Islands & Island Nations, Europe, North America and South & Central America.

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