A lady from Mongolia has won a esteemed atmosphere award after effectively campaigning to prevent mining firms destroying a vital habitat for snow leopards.

Bayarjargal Agvaantseren convinced her government to produce a huge nature reserve within the South Gobi Desert and cancel 37 mining contracts in the region.

She is among six people recognised for his or her work through the 2019 Goldman Ecological Prize committee.

Video created by Trystan Youthful and Ly Huong.

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