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 […]
Concern over Climate Negotiations in Poland
Voicing their dissent to government efforts to derail climate change negotiations, 150 representatives of the International Youth Delegation gathered in Warsaw, Poland last month to protest a European Union Climate Package meeting between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Big Win for Movements in Romania!
Last week, the Romanian Supreme Court announced a decision to declare the Rosia Montana mountain with the highest gold reserves, Carnic Mountain, a cultural monument of national interest.
Anderson Cooper’s Documentary, “Planet in Peril: Battlelines”
On December 11 at 9 pm ET on CNN Anderson Cooper’s “Planet in Peril” series will feature La Oroya in Peru.