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Global Greengrants Schedule of Events at COP21 in Paris

Now more than ever that we must stand in solidarity with peoples around the world who stare climate change and injustice in the face every day. Please join us to amplify their voices in Paris. Check back frequently for updates to this schedule. November 26, 6:00-7:00pm – Next Generation Climate Leadership Conference of Youth – Parc des […]

Farmers of the future: why mentoring youth and girls is key to strengthening India’s food security

Words and photos by Rucha Chitnis Researchers predict that in a decade or so, India’s population will surpass that of China. Meanwhile, according to this report, India is also losing 2,000 farmers every day to climate change, farmer suicides, and development of prime agricultural land into mega real estate and industrial projects. Given that India […]

They didn’t die in vain – Ken Saro-Wiwa and Nigeria’s Ogoni 8

By Nnimmo Bassey, Global Greengrants Fund Board Chair and Director of Health of Mother Earth Foundation On the 10th of November 1995, twenty years ago today, Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa and eight Ogoni patriots were hanged by the military dictatorship of General Sani Abacha following a kangaroo trial that received world-wide condemnation. Ken Saro-Wiwa’s activities prior […]

Women Leading Local Climate Solutions

  You are invited to attend a special reception during the Paris climate talks… Join us and hear how courageous climate leader and Goldman Environmental Prize recipient “Mama” Aleta Baun is winning the fight against deforestation and illegal mining in West Timor, Indonesia. Women are on the front lines of climate change action and are […]

You’re invited: Meet “Mama” Aleta Baun in Chicago

“People see the victories but they don’t see the roots.  We directly touch the soil.  We are like the grass that you step on.  But we need protection and support even at the lowest level, because we protect the biggest trees.” – Mama Aleta Baun Meet the indigenous mother of three and Goldman Environmental Prize […]

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