Tag: Asia

Cyclone Bulbul and Resilience through Mangroves

On November 10, 2019, Cyclone Bulbul hit the coasts of Bangladesh and India, displacing more than 2 million people and killing 20. Our hearts are with everyone affected by this tragedy, including those in our global network of activists. This huge cyclone devastated homes and communities across India and Bangladesh, forcing many to relocate. However, […]

The Kids Are Alright: Funding the Next Generation of Climate Activists

Youth are innovative and creative. But far more important than this is our willingness to change our way of doing things, our readiness to challenge the conventional, and our understanding that we are in this for the long haul. – Next Generation Climate Board advisor Winnie Asiti Today, youth leaders worldwide – Greta Thunberg, Xiuhtezcatl […]

Meet Three Grantees Seeding Sustainable Agriculture

We all need to eat. Yet, as the global population grows, our current agricultural system impacts more than just access to food. In fact, agriculture plays a critical role in protecting – and sometimes hurting – our planet. It is estimated that the current food system is responsible for 30-50% of global greenhouse gas emissions. […]

How Our Grantees Turned an Invasive Species into Sustainable Fashion

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 light and oxygen in the […]

25 Years, 25 Victories

As we launch into 2019, here at Global Greengrants Fund we are taking a minute to look back before we look into the future.   Together, with our global network, we have built one of the most effective grassroots movements to eradicate environmental harm and social injustice. In recognition of 25 years of grantmaking and […]

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