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 […]
Congratulations to the 2019 Goldman Environmental Prize Recipients for their incredible leadership to protect both people and our shared planet! The Goldman Environmental Prize is a true honor, the world’s largest award honoring grassroots environmental activists. This year, at Global Greengrants Fund, we are particularly thrilled to acknowledge Prize winners Ana Colovic Lesoska and Jacqui […]
Climate change is the most dire threat humanity has ever known. But solutions exist to save our planet – from the frontlines, to policies, to international action. Below are a few resources that we believe have ideas and research worth considering as you make decisions on the actionable steps you plan to take to save […]
By Julia Woods, Communications Specialist Update: In September 2021, Martha Agbani’s story was featured in the New York Times. Read the spotlight here. A group of women who call Ogoniland, Nigeria home are determined to return their land and rivers to the beautiful, pristine landscape it once was – before decades of oils spills contaminated […]
By Julia Woods, Communications Specialist On March 21, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals revived Máxima Acuña and her family’s case against Colorado-based Newmont Mining Corporation, ensuring that the family would receive a fair trial. This is a huge victory for the Peruvian farmers, who originally had their case dismissed by the lower court, saying […]
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