Over 60 million people depend on the Mekong River and its tributaries for water, food, transport, and income. The proposed Xayaburi Dam would forever change the Lower Mekong. Thankfully, these grassroots activists aren’t sitting quietly.
By supporting those who are most affected by water policy decisions to know and protect their rights, a group in the Philippines is using an Earth Month-funded grant to safeguard access to clean water.
Celebrate Earth Month! Throughout the month of April we’ll be featuring a different (and incredible) Water Warrior each week—grassroots groups that are protecting and improving access to clean water with the support of Aveda and Global Greengrants Fund.
We interview the director of Green Anhui about his organization’s role in the Oscar-nominated Warriors of Qiugang.
Stefan Gelcich’s research on Chile’s marine ecosystems was featured on the cover of the prestigious PNAS Journal. It also proved the valuable role of local participation in environmental conservation.
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