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News & Resources from South America

“How easy and important it is to live with nature”

Apr 20, 2012

A Brazilian couple stops bomb fishing, protects a coastal ecosystem, and fosters a new generation of environmentalists. This Earth Day, let's celebrate local action. Read more

Help a Fisherfolk Group Win $20,000 for Protecting Our Oceans

Dec 13, 2011

Help reward an amazing grassroots organization for its innovative work to combat overfishing. Show your support, and they could win a $20,000 grant! Read more

The Turnout: A Phenomenal Film Festival

Dec 7, 2011

The inside scoop from Advisor and activist, Enrique Bostelmann, on the South American Film Festival on extractive industries. The festival was a success all across the continent. Read more

Brazil: 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 more

International Film Fest Sheds Light on Extractive Industries

Oct 18, 2011

Global Greengrants Fund grantees teamed up with Amnesty International chapters to organize a cutting-edge, international film fest in South America. The goal: to expose the harmful impacts of extractive industries on local communities. Read more

Mining Operations Bring Heavy Burdens for Local Communities

Oct 6, 2011

Mining operations are causing environmental degradation and health problems all over the world. Local groups are challenging poor regulation and holding mining companies accountable for the heavy costs to community health, environment, and society. Read more

Local Fishing Community Protects Endangered Mangroves

Sep 28, 2011

Shrimp farms can have devastating impacts on biodiversity and artisanal fisheries. A Brazilian organization protected their coast from this threat, along with the loss of livelihoods and biodiversity that it would have caused. Read more

Ask the Expert: Locally-led Marine Protection

Sep 27, 2011

Stefan Gelcich, Global Greengrants Advisor and marine biologist responds to questions about marine conservation issues. Read more

Mining Company Sued for Torture: Historic Victory in Peru

Jul 28, 2011

Peruvian protesters come out victorious in a torture case against an English mining company with the help of a Global Greengrants grantee. Read more

Bulletins from Bolivia: A Community Rallies to Protect Their Land

Jul 13, 2011

A gold mine threatens a farming town in western Bolivia. Grassroots groups are pulling out all the stops to keep it from happening. Public opinion is shifting...and there is hope. Read more