Ask the Expert: Battling Mining on a Local Level
Communities in Ghana are uniting against the harmful impacts of mining operations. Our advisor explains what a difference their action is making.
The Abuse of Ogoniland
The Ogoni People of the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria have suffered massive environmental injustice from oil activities for decades. Recent reports show the extent of those injustices go further than anyone could have imagined.
International Film Fest Sheds Light on Extractive Industries
Global Greengrants Fund grantees teamed up with Amnesty International chapters to organize a cutting-edge, international film fest in South America. The goal: to expose the harmful impacts of extractive industries on local communities.
Mining Operations Bring Heavy Burdens for Local Communities
Mining operations are causing environmental degradation and health problems all over the world. Local groups are challenging poor regulation and holding mining companies accountable for the heavy costs to community health, environment, and society.
Local Fishing Community Protects Endangered Mangroves
Shrimp farms can have devastating impacts on biodiversity and artisanal fisheries. A Brazilian organization protected their coast from this threat, along with the loss of livelihoods and biodiversity that it would have caused.