Archive for 2010
Amur Tiger Photo Raises Nearly $100,000 for Conservation Work
Dec 22, 2010
We’re proud of our Russia Board advisor, Sergei Bereznuk, who won the 2010 Whitley Fund for Nature Christmas Card competition and garnered more support for his work protecting big cats in Siberia.
Read moreShop Sustainably This Season to Support Greengrants
Dec 16, 2010
Green Elements teams up with Chartreuse Products to fundraise for grassroots groups. Owner Suzie Blodgett blogs about why she chose Greengrants and how you, too, can support worthy causes by mindfully choosing how and where to spend money.
Read moreCOP16 Wrap-Up: An Agreement Emerges, but is it Enough?
Dec 13, 2010
Delegates at the 16th annual Conference of the Parties emerged from final climate talks early Saturday morning. Their “Cancun Agreement” is sadly on par with expectations.
Read moreDay Twelve: “Why do we keep postponing a deal, when the planet keeps warming and people keep polluting?”
Dec 10, 2010
As the two-week climate summit in Cancun comes to an end, it appears that any real deal will be delayed until next year’s COP17 in Durban, South Africa. There are still a few issues on the table: a $100 billion… Read more
Day Eleven: Will We Change the Climate, or the System?
Dec 9, 2010
Marie Gladue of Black Mesa Water Coalition talks about the common struggles of indigenous groups around the world, along with the need for funding their unique perspective.
Read moreDay Ten: REDD on the Horizon
Dec 8, 2010
It appears that REDD policy will be one of the few results of this year’s climate discussions. Hear one of the members of the Indigenous Caucus Drafting Committee for REDD on the latest developments.
Read moreDay Nine: “Deflated?”
Dec 7, 2010
Terry Odendahl, Greengrants CEO, reflects on the disappointment and stark contrasts in Cancún this week.
Read moreDay Eight: Reflections from a Funder-Activist in Cancún
Dec 6, 2010
Global Greengrants Fund’s CEO, Terry Odendahl, blogs on the events, energy, and familiar faces in Cancún
Read moreDay Five: Weekly Roundup, Inside Scoop on REDD, Caravans, and Google’s New Tool
Dec 3, 2010
The work week is ending and negotiations have produced little. Get the roundup on the latest from Cancún, including an interview with a legal expert on REDD’s progress and insight into Google’s new climate change tool.
Read moreDay Four: Can the Kyoto Protocol be Saved?
Dec 2, 2010
Japan’s decision to abandon the Kyoto Protocol is a disappointing move. Get the run-down on the 1997 international agreement, the hope for renewing it, and how you can help.
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