News & Resources from Russia
ANATOLY LEBEDEV: United Nations Forest Hero
Feb 25, 2012
An environmental journalist and five-time grantee, Anatoly has dedicated his life to protecting Russia’s forests. Read more
Plastic Art: Make a flower from recycled bottles
Dec 19, 2011
Learn how to make a flower from a recycled plastic bottle in 5 easy steps! Read more
Giving Plastic a New Life
Dec 19, 2011
A married, retired couple of engineers noticed pollution was becoming a problem in their small village. They came up with an ingenious way of turning plastic waste into decorative items. Read more
Big Oil Moves in on Russia
Oct 12, 2011
In the oil industry, the combined acts of exploration, drilling and extraction can be more devastating to the region than a large oil spill in the same spot. Our grantees are working to block the potential negative effects. Read more
Defending Wilderness and Tradition with Innovation
Aug 10, 2011
Grassroots projects are using innovative solutions to make a difference in Siberia. With just a little financial support and great ideas, this grantee is defending pristine wilderness and indigenous traditions. Read more
Meet Dmitry Lisitsyn, 2011 Goldman Environmental Prize Winner
Apr 11, 2011
Former Greengrants Advisor and grantee Dmitry Lisitsyn has been recognized for his work protecting the natural beauty of Russia’s Far East. Read more
Indigenous Funding: “From Little Things, Big Things Grow”
Apr 5, 2011
In the 1990s tourism development destroyed Serangan Island's coral reef. Local indigenous people committed themselves to reviving the reef, and they've since planted more than 35,000 corals. The recent Asia/Pacific Summit aimed to support more stories like Serangan's, because 'from little things, big things grow.' Read more
Happy New Year from the Global Greengrants Fund Home Office
Jan 5, 2011
Happy New Year! A big 'thank you' to everyone who made 2010 another great year and to the Rumkins of Chita, Russia, who sent us this Christmas tree made from recycled plastic bottles. Read more
UPDATE: Baikal Grantee Still Battling Corrupt Officials
Feb 25, 2010
A few weeks ago, Greengrants posted a Breaking News on a police raid on the offices of longtime grantee Baikal Environmental Wave. Although their resolve has only grown stronger, Russian officials continue to harass the group. Read more
Russian Authorities Pressure Baikal Grantee through Police Raid
Feb 1, 2010
The offices of longtime Greengrants grantee Baikal Environmental Wave were raided last Thursday by Russian police after the group had recently revived their campaign against toxic dumping in Siberia’s Lake Baikal. Read more