These Five Green Grantmakers May Not Be Massive, But They're Influential

These Five Green Grantmakers May Not Be Massive, But They're Influential

Billionaires may increasingly dominate environmental philanthropy, but small grantmakers still have sway. Here’s a handful whose influence extends beyond what their modest grantmaking might suggest.

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Foundations and Governments Pledged $1.7 Billion to Indigenous Land Protection. How Are They Doing?

Foundations and Governments Pledged $1.7 Billion to Indigenous Land Protection. How Are They Doing?

A pledge to help Indigenous people protect the world’s tropical forests is moving millions, but so far, most of the money isn’t going to Indigenous-led groups. Participants call it “quite alarming” and hope to see that change.

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Six Questions for Carla Fredericks, CEO of the Christensen Fund

Six Questions for Carla Fredericks, CEO of the Christensen Fund

The first-ever Native American leader of the Christensen Fund, Carla Fredericks is one of very few Indigenous leaders at a major private foundation. Read about her “really disruptive” vision for the fund and tips for philanthropy.

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Governments and Foundations Make $1.7 Billion Pledge for Indigenous Protection of Tropical Forests

Governments and Foundations Make $1.7 Billion Pledge for Indigenous Protection of Tropical Forests

Indigenous peoples are some of the world’s best land stewards, but receive a tiny fraction of related funding. Five nations and 17 funders are pledging a historic sum, although questions remain about where the money will go.

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Philanthropy Must Support Indigenous-Led Climate Solutions

Philanthropy Must Support Indigenous-Led Climate Solutions

As world leaders gather in Scotland this week for COP26, the heads of four funders that back Indigenous Peoples explain why it is so critical for the sector to increase support for Indigenous-led climate solutions.

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