Energy Justice (Conference Call Recording)
Last month, Greengrants hosted a conference call on Energy Justice, which explored how large-scale energy development projects are affecting communities around the world.
Indigenous Rights Take Center Stage in Latin America
On September 13, 2007, the United Nations adopted the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples after more than 20 years of negotiations. Though a positive step in the right direction, indigenous peoples around the world continue to face regular discrimination and violation of their rights. While there are many threats to indigenous rights, large-scale […]
I CatWalk for Water Campaign
Global Greengrants Fund has been selected as one of four beneficiaries in Aveda’s I CatWalk for Water campaign.
Grantees Win Conde Nast Environmental Prize
For nearly two decades, Conde Nast Traveler has been honoring environmental visionaries around the world who have found innovative solutions to seemingly intractable problems. In 2008, both the winner and a runner-up of this prestigious award were grantees.
National Geographic Highlights Gold Mining Impacts
National Geographic’s January issue highlights “The Real Price of Gold”, bringing focus to the disastrous impacts of gold mining on communities around the world. The article focuses Peru, Indonesia, and Ghana and provides a compelling look into the high costs of gold for both people and the environment.