Jonathan Deal

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
Born1958 or 1959
NationalitySouth African
Occupation
Known forGrassroots environmentalism
AwardsGoldman Environmental Prize (2013)

Career

South 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
  1. "Prize Recipient, 2013 Africa. Jonathan Deal". Goldman Environmental Prize. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
  2. "Goldman Prize for South African anti-fracking activist Jonathan Deal". africanconservation.org. African Conservation Foundation. 21 April 2013. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
  3. Reddall, Braden (15 April 2013). "South African 'fracktivist' awarded top U.S. environmental prize". in.reuters.com. Reuters. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
  4. Gosling, Melanie (16 April 2013). "Why activist is the real Deal". Cape Times. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
  5. "Jonathan Deal". Safe citizen.
  6. "Jonathan Deal". Edubilla.com. Retrieved 15 April 2023.


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