By Nnimmo Bassey, Co-chair of the Global Greengrants Fund Board of Directors This piece was originally posted on nnimmobassey.net. A key fact we have to face is that the coronavirus will not change anything we won’t change. The change that will frame the post pandemic era will come from humans, our relationship with each other and […]
And How They are Applicable to the Fight Against Climate Change By Julia Woods, Communications Specialist As we write this, cities across the globe are becoming ghost towns as public spaces, schools, businesses, and places of worship close their doors to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Along with carbon emissions and climate impacts, the virus […]
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 […]
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 […]
On November 10, 2019, Cyclone Bulbul hit the coasts of Bangladesh and India, displacing more than 2 million people and killing 20. Our hearts are with everyone affected by this tragedy, including those in our global network of environmental defenders. This huge cyclone devastated homes and communities across India and Bangladesh, forcing many to relocate. […]
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