Month: March 2019

Maxima Acuña and Family One Step Closer to Justice

By Julia Woods, Communications Specialist On March 21, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals revived Máxima Acuña and her family’s case against Colorado-based Newmont Mining Corporation, ensuring that the family would receive a fair trial. This is a huge victory for the Peruvian farmers, who originally had their case dismissed by the lower court, saying […]

Why the Environmental Justice Movement Must Include Persons With Disabilities

Allison Davis, Deputy Director of Regional Programs has said about Global Greengrants Fund, “We are not truly an environmental justice organization unless we have the full understanding of fifteen percent of the world’s population. People with disabilities need to be a full part of finding solutions to unequal access to natural resources and right to […]

The CLIMA Fund Launches New Report

While doing a quick skim through The New York Times, any day of the week, at least three articles on the front page can be connected to climate change. Some examples among many: “Despite what Trump says, Climate Change Threatens Our National Security,” “South Asia is Smothered in Toxic Air, Report Finds,” “Ocean Heat Waves […]

Environmental Funders Network Covers New Report on Closing Civil Society Space

It is more dangerous than ever before for environmentalists to defend our shared planet. Activists around the world working to protect their land, water, and resources are facing increased threats and violence, yet continue to step up to the challenge. Funders can step in to help. Global Greengrants Fund has collaborated with The Funders Initiative for […]

Three Next Steps to Support Women on the Frontlines of Climate Change

Wildfires, drought, flooding, blizzards. These are all a part of the global catastrophe known as climate change. These impacts, and subsequent damage to water, land, and clean air, impact all of us that call Planet Earth home. Yet women are disproportionately affected. Deeply entrenched and strictly defined gender roles result in women walking farther when […]

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