Romina Picolotti Named Argentine Secretary of the Environment
On July, the co-founder of the Center for Human Rights and Environment (CEDHA), Romina Picolotti, was sworn in as the new Environmental Secretary of Argentina.
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) – Fighting the Destruction of Indigneous Lands in Malaysian Borneo
For thousands of years, the indigenous people of Borneo have relied on the rainforest for their daily necessities, including fruits, vegetables, medicinal plants, meat, fish, firewood, construction materials, and clean water. They have maintained vital cultural ties to the forests, which serve as the focal point for traditional ceremonies. Over generations they have developed impressive […]
Panama: Fighting Hydroelectric Dams
Overview The Teribe-Changuinola Watershed, in Western Panama, is home to the indigenous Naso and Ngobe peoples, and to some of the most important animal habitats in the hemisphere. Unfortunately, in the early 1970s the government of Panama discovered that the region also has the country’s largest potential for hydroelectric power. The […]
Greengrants Passes the $10 Million Mark
In May of 2006, Greengrants awarded its $10,000,000th dollar in grants. That makes 2,754 grants made in 120 countries over 13 years.
Interview with Father Marco Arana
Father Marco Arana of Cajamarca, Peru, is founder of the Group for Training and Intervention for Sustainable Development (GRUFIDES). GRUFIDES helps community leaders and local residents monitor environmental impacts in their communities.