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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
September 1, 2008 - Publication
Global Migration
MacArthur takes an explicitly global view on population movement, with an emphasis on international migration. Read More
July 15, 2008 - Press release
Chicago Organizations to Form International Connections
MacArthur awarded $325,000 in new grants to help diverse Chicago organizations increase their international connections with 16 countries. Read More
September 18, 2007 - From the field
New Area Added to Colombia’s National Parks System
In August, Churumbelos Auka Wasi was added to Colombia’s premier national parks system thanks to the technical assistance of two MacArthur grantees, World Wildlife Fund and the Amazon Conservation Team. Read More
June 15, 2007 - From the field
Applying Science to Dam Construction in Brazil
Research on the ecology of migratory fish species in Peru's Madre de Dios River, stemming from a 2005 MacArthur grant to the University of Florida, caused Brazillian government to temporarily halt dam construction. Read More
April 17, 2007 - Speech
"Announcement of Insyde’s Award for Creative and Effective Institutions," Remarks by Jonathan F. Fanton
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton recognizes Insyde's efforts to find productive ways for Mexican police to meet the challenge of rising crime while still respecting human rights and maintaining public trust. Read More
March 29, 2007 - Press release
La Fundación MacArthur Anuncia A Los Ganadores Del 2007 Del Premio Para Instituciones Sin Ánimo De Lucro Creatvias Y Efectivas
Fiel a su tradición de motivar la creatividad y promover instituciones creativas para tratar de atender algunos de los problemas más apremiantes del mundo, la Fundación John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur anunció hoy Read More
November 8, 2005 - Press release
Nearly $4 Million for Biodiversity Conservation in Southern Andes
MacArthur announced 18 grants totaling nearly $4 million for efforts to preserve the biological diversity of the Southern Andes region of Peru and Bolivia. Read More
August 4, 2005 - Press release
Improving Human Rights Monitoring and Protection in Mexico
MacArthur announced three grants to help strengthen Mexico’s human rights ombuds system, and to contribute to human rights protections for indigenous communities in the state of Guerrero. Read More
January 11, 2005 - Press release
Biodiversity Conservation in the Caribbean
MacArthur has announced 13 grants totaling more than $3.2 million in support of biodiversity conservation work in the islands of the Caribbean. Read More
November 6, 2004 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Independent Sector's 2004 Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois, November 6, 2004
Noting civil society's importance to democracy, MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton argues that America's independent sector must increase its international activity, especially in support of civil society abroad. Read More
