Author: Global Greengrants Fund

Inside the Movement to Protect Chilean Rivers

In an op-ed recently published in The New York Times, the authors, members of the Greengrants family, state, “If we are to arrest global climate change, prevent the toxifying of freshwater sources and do right by all those who depend on rivers for survival, we must return more rivers to their natural state.” The authors […]

Over £1 Million Raised by The Guardian for Tree Charities

The Amazon rainforest, one of the most biodiverse places on earth, plays an essential role in protecting the planet from harmful greenhouse gas emissions and rising temperatures. At Global Greengrants Fund, we invest in defenders of the Amazon – Indigenous Peoples, farmers, and local communities who depend on the forest for survival and aim to […]

Eggs and Tofu Contaminated by Burned Plastic in Indonesia

An article recently published in The New York Times discussed a report that found that burning plastic for fuel is poisoning residents in East Java, Indonesia and contaminating eggs and tofu produced by local businesses. Two Global Greengrants Fund grantees, Arnika and the International Pollutants Elimination Network, helped to produce the study, which found high […]

The Power of Grassroots Movements: Three Wins from 2019

In 2019, we saw the power of grassroots movements growing around the world, helping to rewrite the future of climate change. Across continents these movements – led by women, Indigenous Peoples, and people like you – are working to challenge the status quo, hold governments and policymakers accountable, and drive change from the bottom up […]

It’s the Giving Season: Here are 10 Ways to Give Back

The holidays. A time of year of celebration, family, friends, gratitude, and generosity. Whether you’re buying presents for your favorite people, cooking up sweet treats for friends and coworkers, or making your final donations of the year, there is no doubt that this is the time of year to be thankful for everything we have […]

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