“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 […]
By Terry Odendahl As I look toward our planet’s future, I reflect on numerous examples from our past, in which young generations not only helped lead, but also provided the main spark that forced older decision-makers to push through change. That’s why Global Greengrants Fund is partnering with 350.org to provide grants and assistance to […]
By Dana Dallavale, Donor Relationship Manager From the Amazon to the Andes, Bolivia’s rich forests and vast high-altitude deserts are home to the highest percentage of indigenous peoples in Latin America. I recently spent a week traveling with our advisor in Bolivia, Ely Lopez. Ely is of Quechua descent, the most prominent indigenous group in […]
Organizations from 16 countries support Nnimmo Bassey’s call to support indigenous people, youth and women on the front lines of climate change. This is a defining moment in the climate crisis. Very soon, negotiators from countries around the world will arrive in Paris for the 21st United Nations Climate Summit. You will hear world leaders […]
Boulder, CO, event on Oct. 15th features international and local youth speakers (BOULDER, Colo) – October 8, 2015 – In the lead up to the U.N. climate change talks in Paris, Global Greengrants Fund and 350.org are kicking off their #YouthOnClimate Road To Paris activities with a “Climate Change and Youth Voices” event on October 15th in […]
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