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Reflections on Copenhagen, climate change, and the power of small grants.

February 18, 2010 in News & Media by Ruth Richardson

Photo: Terry OdendahlTerry Odendahl, CEO of Global Greengrants, shares her thoughts on the post-Copenhagen funding landscape: “Internationally, the Global Greengrants Fund is working to bring the voices of the least empowered—indigenous and forest peoples, poor people, rural people, and women—to the global climate change table. Through the establishment of our new Climate Fund, we were involved in sponsoring delegates through the Indigenous Environment Network, Land is Life, and Oil Watch, as well as from our Central America and West Africa Boards. Greengrants is a small player, dedicated to the effectiveness of small grants. It’s time for other foundations to step up and give at least 1 percent to climate. Every small and large effort can make a difference.” Read the full article here.


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