News in “Conservation & Sustainable Development”
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October 26, 2010 -
In the Media
Video: "When The Water Ends: Africa’s Climate Conflicts"
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August 27, 2010 -
Publication
Rice Farmers in Dominican Republic Adapt to Climate Change
Several MacArthur grantees help the country's farmers develop more sustainable methods of rice production. Read More
July 29, 2010 -
From the field
Project Links Vitality of Coastal Areas with Economic Goals
MacArthur grantee World Resources Institute has developed the Coastal Capital project to help governments in the Caribbean understand the economic benefits of environmental protection. Read More
July 21, 2010 -
Publication
Independent Evaluation of Conservation and Sustainable Development Grants (2000-2009) for the MacArthur Foundation
This report presents findings of an independent evaluation of MacArthur’s conservation and sustainable development grantmaking program. Responses to key evaluation questions have been included under four headings:
Approach — has grantmaking been well planned?
Deployment — can ... Read More
July 13, 2010 -
Publication
Adapting to the Effects of Climate Change in Madagascar
Several MacArthur grantees work with the people of Madagascar to develop more sustainable habits of mangrove harvesting. Read More
June 8, 2010 -
From the field
Program Educates Cubans about How to Monitor Bird Species
MacArthur grantee Cornell University’s Lab of Ornithology, in conjunction with Cuba’s Eastern Center for Ecosystems and Biodiversity, has developed a bird conservation education program that has reached over 70,000 people. Read More
May 27, 2010 -
From the field
Peru Awards Stewardship of Wetlands in Amazon to Indigenous Communities
Based on the efforts of MacArthur grantees the World Wildlife Fund and E-Tech, several indigenous communities in Peru have been given stewardship by the government of one of the most important wetlands in the Amazon. Read More
March 14, 2010 -
Publication
Conservation & Sustainable Development White Papers
A collection of research, the white papers below cover a broad spectrum of work conducted within the conservation & sustainable development program. Read More
December 21, 2009 -
In the Media
"Local Communities Voice Concerns About Aquatic Resources in Tuyen Quang, Vietnam "
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December 10, 2009 -
From the field
Breakthrough in Monitoring Tropical Deforestation
MacArthur grantee the Carnegie Institution for Science has launched a new website featuring its technology that maps and monitors forests with satellite imagery. Read More
