By Julia Woods, Communications Specialist In the Philippines, wetlands play a critical role in water storage and filtration, as well as mitigating the impacts of flooding in nearby communities. However, the proliferation of wildly invasive water hyacinths from Brazil has thrown these ecosystems out of balance. The thick mats formed by the aquatic plants reduce […]
“I am the Lorax who speaks for the trees, which you seem to be chopping as fast as you please!” ― Dr. Seuss, The Lorax Earlier this month, a new study revealed the “mind-blowing potential” of widespread tree planting as a solution to the climate crisis. The study found that adding 1 billion hectares of forest could […]
On June 26, 2019, a Kenyan tribunal canceled plans to build the country’s first-ever coal fired power plant, citing environmental and public health risks. This immense, hard-fought victory would not have been possible without years of advocacy and resistance by a strong network of anti-coal activist groups across the region. One group that has been […]
Words by the staff of Fondo Acción Solidaria, A.C. (FASOL). On any given day in Jalcomulco, a small village in Veracruz, Mexico, locals and tourists alike raft and kayak down the Los Pescados River, the designated heart and soul of the local community. Home to Mexico’s national rafting team, the river draws adventure seekers from […]
Words by Ibis Colindres and Yolanda Muñoz People with disabilities are uniquely affected by the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation. And yet, they are routinely left out of efforts to protect rights to a clean and healthy environment. Global Greengrants Fund, in collaboration with the Ford Foundation, is seeding initiatives that recognize the […]
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