News & Resources from Asia
Japan Tsunami: Local efforts continue a year later
Mar 29, 2012
Over the past year, grassroots groups have led recovery efforts to help those affected by the disaster. Looking forward, these local organizations are pushing for a nuclear-free energy future. Read more
Papua New Guinea’s Indigenous Groups Fight Deforestation
Aug 3, 2011
Deforestation has been quietly going on for years in PNG, but with the help of a Global Greengrants grantee, indigenous groups are protecting their forests from logging. The battle is ongoing, and your support is still needed! Read more
Water Warriors: Champions of the Mekong River
Apr 22, 2011
Over 60 million people depend on the Mekong River and its tributaries for water, food, transport, and income. The proposed Xayaburi Dam would forever change the Lower Mekong. Thankfully, these grassroots activists aren't sitting quietly. Read more
A Reprieve For The Mekong
Apr 22, 2011
Government representatives from Laos, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia met to discuss the Xayaburi Dam, the single greatest threat to the Mekong River and its people. In a temporary but important victory, they deferred and elevated their decision to the Ministerial level. 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
Disaster Relief: The Need for Grassroots Response to Crisis
Mar 22, 2011
Although the water has receded from the tsunami in Japan, the humanitarian crisis continues. A New York Times report yesterday estimated that nearly half a million people are in shelters; that number is climbing as fears of radiation are forcing… Read more
Relief, Recovery and Rebuilding Japan
Mar 15, 2011
Global Greengrants Fund is deeply saddened by the tragic aftermath of the earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck Japan on March 11, 2011. Thousands have lost their lives, many more have gone missing, and the possibility of nuclear catastrophe… Read more
Celebrating our Inspiring Leaders on International Women’s Day
Mar 8, 2011
Honoring International Women's Day, we recognize silk weaver Madame Kommaly Chantavong and the thousands of women in our network working towards change. Read more
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 more
Day 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. Read more