News & Resources from November, 2011
Representing Grassroots Voices at COP17 Durban
Nov 30, 2011
Here’s how Global Greengrants Fund is participating in this year’s climate discussions at COP17.
Read moreCOP17 Durban: The Breakdown
Nov 29, 2011
COP17 convenes November 28th through December 9th this year. We’ve broken down what it is and what it means.
Read moreBananas and Beekeeping Improve a Community in Uganda
Nov 23, 2011
A grantee in Uganda is working to meet at least one Millennium Development Goal: Eradicating Extreme Poverty and Hunger. Using sustainable farming methods, they’re making strides in one community.
Read moreBrazil: Bringing the City to the Farm
Nov 16, 2011
Urban meets rural in the small farmers’ markets of Brazil. Three Global Greengrants Fund and CASA grantees come together to promote local and sustainable products.
Read morePoisoned by Pesticides in Pakistan
Nov 10, 2011
Pesticide use is in Pakistan is 14 times higher than in countries like neighboring India, but many farmers and families aren’t even aware of the hazards.
Read moreA Retired Teacher Seeds Organic Farming in India
Nov 2, 2011
Natabar Sarangi, nearly 80 years old, spends his retirement conserving native crops in India and teaching others to do the same.
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