Heffa Schücking is a renowned environmental activist and founder and director of the German nonprofit Urgewald, which works to hold financial institutions accountable for their role in climate change. A recipient of the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize, she has led groundbreaking campaigns targeting major banks and investors linked to environmentally destructive industries such as coal, oil, and gas. Under her leadership, Urgewald developed the influential Global Coal Exit List, used by financial institutions worldwide to guide sustainable investment decisions. With decades of experience in environmental advocacy, Heffa remains a powerful voice in the global fight for climate justice.