Alfred Lahai Gbabai Brownell Sr.

Alfred Lahai Gbabai Brownell Sr.

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Alfred Brownell is a prominent Liberian environmental lawyer and activist known for his tireless advocacy for climate justice and the rights of forest communities. He is the founder of the Global Climate Legal Defense Fund (CLiDeF) and co-founder of Green Advocates International. A recipient of the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize, Brownell has faced significant personal risks, including exile, due to his opposition to environmental exploitation by multinational corporations. His recent address at the African Climate Summit highlighted Africa's urgent demand for accountability and legal obligation from governments in addressing climate change, marking a pivotal moment in the continent's fight for climate justice.

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Alfred Brownell has pioneered legal strategies to protect communities, environmental and climate defenders, and natural resources while advancing environmental rights and climate justice across Africa and globally.

Liberian Environmental Lawyer and Activist Wins Another Prestigious Award | News
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-09-21
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Alfred Lahai Gbabai Brownell Sr. is an internationally renowned environmental activist and founder of Green Advocates International.

Liberia’s Lone Climate Vote Sparks Outrage | News
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-05-27
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Alfred Brownell is a Liberian environmental lawyer and founder of the Global Climate Legal Defense Fund (CLiDeF).

“How much more?”:  Africa’s moral reckoning on climate justice
The Point (Gambia)·GambiaGambia· 2025-10-15
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