Aurélio Vianna Jr., Former Senior Program Officer
Here's how mapping technology are helping Indigenous Peoples and traditional communities in Brazil prove that they are the best #Guardiansoftheforest
David Kaimowitz, Former International Program Director, Natural Resources and Climate Change
How can we ensure that large numbers of trees are able to reduce emissions and suck up more carbon? One important answer is to give indigenous peoples and traditional communities greater rights to the forests where they live.
Penny Davies, International Program Director, Natural Resources and Climate Change
In rural and remote places, increasing numbers of women are mobilizing and becoming leaders in their organizations and communities.
Otto Scharmer, Economist, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Otto Scharmer, an economist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, says companies and nonprofits must adopt a new mindset and pursue new forms of collaboration.
Sophia Hernández, Program Associate, Civic Engagement and Government, International Program
Todo comenzó con un grupo de chat entre amigos en WhatsApp, quienes buscábamos la manera de ayudar a los afectados por el terremoto.
Sophia Hernández, Program Associate, Civic Engagement and Government, International Program
It all started with a WhatsApp group chat between friends looking for ways to help those affected by the quake.
Otto Saki, Global Program Officer, Civic Engagement and Government
Around the world, corporations are using Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) to silence environmental activists.
Ivana Fertziger, Senior Program Officer, Mexico and Central America
David Kaimowitz, Former International Program Director, Natural Resources and Climate Change
Ximena Saskia Warnaars, Program Officer, Natural Resources and Climate Change
El Salvador's Congress voted to prohibit metallic mining, putting aside their differences to protect human health and the environment.
David Kaimowitz, Former International Program Director, Natural Resources and Climate Change
It has now been a year since the courageous environmental activist and indigenous leader Berta Cáceres was murdered in Honduras, and those responsible still have not been brought to justice.
David Kaimowitz, Former International Program Director, Natural Resources and Climate Change
Graham Macmillan, Former Senior Program Officer, Mission Investments
Penny Davies, International Program Director, Natural Resources and Climate Change
Ford Foundation program officers reflect on the progress made in the past year since the Paris Climate Agreement was adopted, the roles of business and indigenous land rights in combating climate change, and how countries are moving from planning to implementation.
David Kaimowitz, Former International Program Director, Natural Resources and Climate Change
Graham Macmillan, Former Senior Program Officer, Mission Investments
Penny Davies, International Program Director, Natural Resources and Climate Change
David Kaimowitz, Former International Program Director, Natural Resources and Climate Change
Protecting our forests and restoring indigenous peoples' rights over their land will keep carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and slow the rate of global climate change.
