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Colombia: Libia Grueso Wins 2004 Goldman Prize

We congratulate Greengrants grantee Libia Grueso, co-founder of Proceso de Comunidades Negras (PCN) in Colombia, for winning a 2004 Goldman Environmental Prize. She was recognized for her work leading rural Afro-Colombian communities toward greater territorial autonomy and for helping to protect Colombia’s Pacific rain forest. Grueso is credited with leading a campaign that gained territorial […]

China: Building Environmental Awareness in the City of Xi’an

by Anna Bryant, Greengrants Intern Xi’an Green Community is an impressive example of new citizen efforts that are springing up nationwide to increase environmental awareness. Working on a shoestring with the enthusiastic help of dozens of dedicated volunteers, this group is capturing the imagination of people who are just beginning to learn about environmental issues […]

Nigeria: Victory for Cross River State!

by Tracy Kirkland and Kielly Dunn Cross River State Cross River State, located along Nigeria’s southeastern border, is home to the nation’s last remaining intact rain forest and mangrove forest, both of which serve as wildlife sanctuaries for many endangered species. In 1991, the World Wide Fund for Nature, in collaboration with the Nigerian Conservation […]

China: Greengrants Coordinator Makes Front Page of Wall Street Journal

Wen Bo, coordinator of Global Greengrants Fund’s China Advisory Board, recently was featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal, Asia edition. His work in pioneering student environmental networks has had a tremendous impact nationwide.

China: Greengrants Coordinator Makes Front Page of Wall Street Journal

Wen Bo, coordinator of Global Greengrants Fund’s China Advisory Board, recently was featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal, Asia edition and the International page of the U.S. edition. His work in pioneering student environmental networks has had a tremendous impact nationwide. The article cites Wen Bo’s position at “the forefront of […]

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