Tag: Local Livelihoods

Tune In: What to Watch Now

Every year, Global Greengrants Fund’s staff curates a syllabus of our favorite books, movies, and podcasts related to environmental and human rights issues. This year, we’ve decided to focus this year’s list on environmental and social justice themed films, whether you want to learn something new, want to be inspired, or need something for a […]

Victory in the Mekong Delta: The Power of Perseverance

One of the strengths of our grantmaking model is our ability to not only seed movements, but to continue to fuel them over time. Effective advocacy requires long term, sustained community organizing and leadership. And achieving crucial victories often requires prolonged investment and perseverance. In the case of the Mekong River, a river that flows […]

Activism Around the World: Highlights from February 2020

We’re bringing back an old favorite, grant stories of the month! Here at Global Greengrants Fund, we are committed to supporting grassroots activists in their efforts to protect our shared planet and work toward a more equitable world. With over 1,000 grants awarded each year, there’s never a shortage of stories that inspire us. Read […]

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 […]

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