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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
October 1, 2009 - Press release
International Connections Fund Past Grants
List of grantees from the MacArthur Foundation's Chicago International Connections Fund. Read More
June 30, 2009 - Press release
Professional Training for Future Sustainable Development Leaders
Supporting rigorous professional training for future leaders in the field of sustainable development, MacArthur announced grants totaling $7.6 million to nine universities in seven countries Read More
May 29, 2009 - Speech
Asia Security Initiative Launch, Remarks by Jonathan Fanton
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton announces the Foundation's deepening of its commitment to Asia through the seven-year, $68 million Asia Security Initiative. Read More
May 29, 2009 - Press release
Supporting Regional Cooperation for Peace and Security in Asia
MacArthur is committing $68 million over seven years to a new Asia Security Initiative that will increase the effectiveness of international cooperation in fostering peace and security in Asia. Read More
March 29, 2009 - From the field
North Korea Agrees to Collaborate to Fight Tuberculosis
With support from MacArthur and grantee the Nuclear Threat Initiative, Stanford University has secured North Korea’s approval for collaboration with U.S. experts in combating tuberculosis (TB). North Korea has the highest incidence of TB ... Read More
February 24, 2009 - From the field
Cambodian Ministry Approves New Legal Protection for Conservation Area
Based on efforts by MacArthur grantee the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), Cambodia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forest and Fisheries recently approved new legal protection for the Seima Biodiversity Conservation Area. In 2003, after WCS surveys identified ... Read More
January 7, 2009 - Press release
Helping Chicago Groups Strengthen Global Reach
MacArthur announced $240,000 in new grants to help diverse Chicago organizations increase their international connections with four countries. Read More
October 28, 2008 - Press release
Helping Chicago Organizations Increase Their International Connections
MacArthur awarded $260,000 in new grants to help diverse Chicago organizations increase their international connections with eight countries. Read More
October 10, 2008 - Press release
New Master’s Programs Will Train Sustainable Development Leaders
The first global initiative to provide rigorous professional training for future leaders in the field of sustainable development was unveiled today at Columbia University. Read More
October 10, 2008 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the International Commission on Education for Development Professionals
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton unveils the Foundation's $15 million commitment to create 2-year Master’s Programs in Development Practice at up to 12 universities worldwide. Read More
October 6, 2008 - Press release
$50 Million to Protect Biodiversity Threatened by Climate Change
MacArthur is committing $50 million to help conservation groups working in eight biodiversity hotspots preserve biodiversity in the face of climate change. Read More
October 6, 2008 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the IUCN World Conservation Congress Climate Plenary
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton reviews how the Foundation's thinking about conservation has evolved, outlines its grantmaking strategy in the area, and announces a $50 million commitment to climate change adaptation. Read More
October 1, 2008 - Publication
Report on Education for Sustainable Development Practice
A report from the International Commission on Education for Sustainable Development Practice lays the groundwork for Master's in Development Practice programs worldwide. Read More
