Guam’s own Julian Aguon is making history on the world stage. The internationally renowned human rights lawyer is one of just four changemakers awarded this year’s prestigious Right Livelihood Award—often called the Alternative Nobel Prize.

The Swedish foundation recognized Aguon for “carrying the call for climate justice to the world’s highest court.” Together with the Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change, Aguon helped secure a landmark opinion from the International Court of Justice declaring that nations have a binding duty under international law to protect the climate system for future generations.

In addition, the jury highlighted his tireless advocacy for the Chamorro people of Guam, who continue to live under U.S. colonization.

In his statement, Aguon said, “I am deeply honored to accept this award on behalf of my entire team at Blue Ocean Law… I proudly accept this award on behalf of my people, the Chamorro people, and indeed all of us in Micronesia, who continue to resist the militarization of our homelands, who continue to insist upon our right to live in the world on our own terms and our children’s right to do the same.”

Aguon will formally accept the award in Stockholm on December 2nd, sharing in a prize of 1 million Swedish krona to continue advancing climate and human rights.