Nigeria Gas Flaring Update
Greengrants has been funding grassroots groups involved in a campaign to stop illegal gas flaring in the Niger Delta of Nigeria for years. Despite a precedent-setting court decision, Shell Oil continue with the practice.
Blogging From Bangkok: Our IFI Board meets to discuss grantmaking strategies
Reporting from Bangkok, Heather helps us get to know our International Financial Institutions Advisory Board better. Find out more about the advisors on this board, their diverse backgrounds, and the range of issues they work on–all linked by a commitmen
China Board Coordinator Wen Bo Speaks at the Council on Foundations Annual Conference
The Council on Foundations held their Annual Conference this month. Greengrants’ China Advisory Board Coordinator, Wen Bo, came from Beijing to take part in the conference and speak on a panel on Environmental Grantmaking in China.
Chinese Grantee Member Receives Scholarship
Ms. Li Yue, a leading member of Petroleum and Environment Network (PEN), a Greengrants grantee, was awarded a scholarship to study at Stanford University.
New Southern Cone Advisor–Marila Lazaro
Introducing Marila Lazaro of Uruguay, the newest member of our Southern Cone advisory board. This board recommends grants in Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, and Chile.