The oppressive systems that exploit the environment globally are the very same systems that disproportionately police, exploit, and murder black and brown people. White supremacy is the root that allows these violent systems to thrive, and we cannot truly achieve environmental or social justice without eradicating systemic racism from our society. We are outraged by […]
Over the last few months, likely each and every one of us has felt pushed to the limits of our abilities to cope with the current global situation. Even for those of us for whom lockdown is no more than an inconvenience, this moment has undoubtedly led to more self-reflection, and an appreciation of the […]
Last week, we spoke with Yaizha Campanario, a volunteer advisor who recommends grants for Global Greengrants Fund in Peru. Yaizha gave us an update on the challenges Indigenous communities in the Peruvian Amazon are facing in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The biggest concern is keeping the pandemic from spreading to remote Indigenous communities in […]
Last week, we had the opportunity to hear from our East Africa coordinator and our Kenya advisor, who are directly in touch with our network of grantees and advisors throughout Eastern Africa. Our conversation with Naomi Lanoi Leleto and Mali Ole Kaunga gave us some insights into how local people, and especially Indigenous communities, across […]
And Why Environmental Justice is More Important Than Ever By Alex Grossman, Director of Communications Want to prevent the next pandemic? Of course you do. That’s why you’re staying at home, wearing a mask, and washing your hands, just like the rest of the world. There’s one more thing that you can do, and this […]
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