News & Resources: ‘Oil and Gas’
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
The Abuse of Ogoniland
Oct 24, 2011
The Ogoni People of the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria have suffered massive environmental injustice from oil activities for decades. Recent reports show the extent of those injustices go further than anyone could have imagined. 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
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
Justice in the Amazon: Chevron is Guilty
Feb 23, 2011
Finally, one of the largest and most controversial environmental lawsuits sees a favorable ruling. But it's only the beginning of the end. Read more
Donor’s Photography Wins Awards, Tells Stories
Jan 19, 2011
Elizabeth Weinstein and her family traveled to South Africa with Greengrants last summer to 'bear witness' to our grantees' struggles. The images she captured and the impact of the trip have had a resounding effect. Read more
Victory in Chile! Court Blocks Power Plant
Nov 18, 2010
A proposed thermoelectric plant in northern Chile threatened to contaminate coastal ecosystems and local communities. On Monday, an appeals court shot down the proposal. Read more
Global Greengrants Fund Advisor Wins ‘Alternative Nobel Prize’
Oct 5, 2010
Our West Africa Board Advisor, Nnimmo Bassey, has been awarded the 2010 Right Livelihood Award for his work defending communities in the Niger Delta against the exploitative practices of oil and gas corporations. Congratulations on the well-deserved recognition! Read more