Tag: Africa

Mphanda Nkuwa Dam Threatens Communities in Mozambique

In Mozambique, Greengrants grantee Voices of the Zambezi and partner Justiça Ambiental have been organizing local communities and raising awareness about the environmental and socio-economic impacts of the proposed Mphanda Nkuwa Dam, located on the Zambezi River.

Moving Towards DDT-Free: Uganda and Beyond

As reported in a recent Reuters article, the United Nations has announced a plan to rid the world of DDT by 2020.

Negative Impacts of Tree Plantations on Women

Greengrants Global Advisor, Friends of the Earth International (FOEI), and grantee, World Rainforest Movement, released a report in March detailing the impacts of monoculture tree plantations on women. See press release below.

New Zimbabwean Advisor, Mutuso Dhliwayo

In 2008, Mutuso Dhliwayo joined the Greengrants Southern Africa Advisory Board, filling the vacancy left by former Zimbabwean advisor, Leonard Maveneka.

Forests Protected in Ghana!

After many years of struggle, our partners in Ghana have finally won a major victory in protecting this country’s forests and the people who depend on them.

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