Archive for 2007
Cameroon’s Timber Industry
Oct 8, 2007
A discussion between Samuel Nnah Ndobe, a member of Greengrants International Financial Institutions (IFI) Advisory Board, and Chris Allan concerning the timber industry’s impact on Cameroon’s indigenous Pygmy population.
Read moreStanding or Falling Together
Oct 8, 2007
Greentgrants Advisors Nnimmo Bassey and Wen Bo are featured in this recent Alliance Magazine article.
Read moreGeneral Assembly Adopts Declaration On Rights Of Indigenous Peoples
Oct 8, 2007
United Nations overwhelmingly backed protections for the human rights of indigenous peoples
Read moreGreen Leap Forward
Oct 8, 2007
Environmentalism is China’s fastest growing citizen movement. Beijing isn’t cracking down on these new activists—it’s empowering them.
Read moreAscendant Copper Told To Leave Intag, Ecuador—Finally!
Sep 28, 2007
Intag Ecuador wins battle against Canadian Copper Mine.
Read moreNew Step Forward for Children of La Oroya
Sep 14, 2007
Government mining and energy oversight agency in Peru fines Doe Run for exceeding atmospheric emissions limits and illegal waste disposal.
Read more‘Not All That Glitters is Good’: Former CEO of Newmont Mining Receives Award Despite Dubious History
Aug 6, 2007
The University of Denver’s selection of Wayne Murdy, former CEO of Newmont Mining, for the prestigious
‘International Bridge Builder’ award generates controversy.
South Africa Journal—Activists on the Move
Jul 26, 2007
Greengrants’ Helen Gemmill recently traveled to South Africa for the Southern Africa Advisory Board meeting. She met with activists and grantees fighting for a healthy environment on many fronts.
Read moreIndia Advisory Board Welcomes New Members
Jul 24, 2007
We are pleased to introduce you to the two newest members of the India Advisory Board. Usha S. and Benny Kuruvilla bring years of experience as dedicated activists to the board.
Read moreIndia: Grantee Wins International Public Health Award!
Jul 24, 2007
Jagdish Patel is the recipient of the 2007 International Award from the Occupational Health and Safety division of the American Public Health Association.
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