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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
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
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
March 25, 2010 - From the field
Spanish Translation of Journal Supports Maternal Mortality Prevention in Latin America
A grant from MacArthur allowed Family Care International to produce a Spanish-language version of the scientific journal The Lancet for Mexico and Latin America. 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
March 11, 2010 - Press release
MacArthur Provides $2.2 Million to Support Long-Term Relief Efforts in Haiti
MacArthur is investing nearly $2.2 million to support long-range needs in the areas of health and communications. Read More
January 20, 2010 - Publication
Helping Local Broadcasters Get Back on the Air in Haiti
In the wake of the earthquake, Internews has been helping Haitian media by providing technical equipment to help communicate critical information, such as where to go for food, water, and shelter. Designed to help provide trusted ... Read More
January 15, 2010 - From the field
Citizen Media Spread News about Haitian Earthquake
MacArthur grantee Global Voices, a worldwide community of more than 200 bloggers, is maintaining a special page with information about the quake that also links to a map of crisis information built by fellow grantee Ushahidi. 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
September 25, 2009 - From the field
Bolivian Municipalities Develop Plans to Protect the Andes
MacArthur grantee The Nature Conservancy and its partner PROMETA contributed to plans to protect more than two million acres in the Bolivian Andes. 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
March 13, 2009 - From the field
Bay Area Nonprofit Secures $400,000 for Tropical Conservation
The Sebastopol-based nonprofit Conservation Strategy Fund (CSF) received the first half of a $400,000 grant from MacArthur this month. 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
