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June 8, 2011 - Speech
Addressing Prospects and Challenges for the Global Nuclear Future: After Fukushima
MacArthur President Robert Gallucci discusses how the average citizen's perception of nuclear energy might be affected by the 2011 crisis at the Japanese power plant. Read More
June 3, 2011 - From the field
Vulture Census in Cambodia to Monitor Critically Endangered Species
The Wildlife Conservation Society, a MacArthur grantee, and other members of the Cambodia Vulture Conservation Project are conducting their annual census to evaluate how vultures are faring against threats like pesticides and habitat loss. Read More
February 17, 2011 - Press release
MacArthur Awards $4 Million to Help Reduce the Threat of Nuclear Weapons
MacArthur announced six grants totaling nearly $4 million for efforts to prevent nuclear terrorism and strengthen regional nuclear stability in South Asia. Read More
January 13, 2011 - Publication
Freshwater Species at Risk in Eastern Himalaya as Development Surges
As areas of the Eastern Himalaya's experience rapid development, limited planning and information on its impact is putting at risk the region's freshwater ecosystems and species, according to a recent MacArthur-supported assessment by IUCN. Read More
January 1, 2011 - Article
Conservation & Sustainable Development Program Priorities
MacArthur makes policy-related grants targeting biodiversity conservation at a global scale while maintaing a variety of geographic focus regions. Read More
December 21, 2010 - From the field
Solomon Islands Supports National Conservation Plan
The government of the Solomon Islands has asked The Nature Conservancy, a MacArthur grantee, to develop a national plan for community-managed marine protected areas. Read More
November 20, 2010 - From the field
North Korea’s New Nuclear Plant
MacArthur grantees The Institute for Science and International Security and Stanford's Sig Hecker helped illuminate the details of the country's new facility. Read More
November 17, 2010 - Speech
Foundation President Robert Gallucci Addresses the City Club of Chicago
MacArthur President Robert Gallucci shares his insights into philanthropy while discussing his background and his goals for the Foundation. Read More
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September 6, 2010 - From the field
Asia Security Initiative Members Meet in Seoul
Representatives from organizations that are part of MacArthur's Asia Security Initiative gathered in Seoul, South Korea, in early July to discuss shared security concerns and strategies to combat them. Read More
August 26, 2010 - From the field
Enrollment in MDP Programs Expands
This fall, with support from MacArthur, nine universities worldwide are welcoming the first students for new Master’s in Development Practice degree programs. Read More
May 4, 2010 - Press release
$5.6 Million to Support New Master’s Programs to Train Sustainable Development Leaders Worldwide
MacArthur announced grants totaling $5.6 million to ten universities in eight countries to establish new interdisciplinary Master’s in Development Practice programs. Read More
April 5, 2010 - In the Media
Researchers Trace Data Theft to Intruders in China
MacArthur grantee The Citizen Lab documents how a China-based spy operation hacked into personal computers in government offices on several continents. Read More
March 31, 2010 - Commentary
Book Review by Judith Helzner on The Means of Reproduction: Sex, Power, and the Future of the World
MacArthur Director of Population and Reproductive Health Judith Helzner reviews Michelle Goldberg's book. 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
October 22, 2009 - From the field
Cambodia Creates First Park to Protect Carbon and Wildlife
The government of Cambodia has transformed a former logging concession into a new, Yosemite-sized protected area that safeguards not only threatened primates, tigers, and elephants, but also massive stores of carbon. Read More
