Despite its importance, the ocean remains unprotected in large part; no country governs the high seas, international waters that comprise 64 percent of the ocean’s total surface area.read more
Climate Change, Human Rights, Indigenous Rights, Large Dams | 14 March 2017
The physical participation of civil society in Board meetings is vital. They ensure the Fund takes into account the voices of the communities directly affected by or benefitting from the financing.read more
Capacity Building, Climate Change | 3 February 2017
By Laura Yaniz 2016 was not an easy year. It was especially trying for the fight to protect the environment in Latin America. The loss of brave...read more
Climate Change, Human Rights, Indigenous Rights, Large Dams | 13 December 2016
By Astrid Puentes Riaño (column originally published in El País ) “Our climate is warming at an alarming, unprecedented rate and we have an urgent...read more
Accountability and Transparency, Climate Change | 5 December 2016
Letter signed by 70 international civil society organizations: As members of civil society following the Green Climate Fund (GCF), we are writing to...read more
Accountability and Transparency, Climate Change | 29 November 2016
The 22nd Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP22) was held in Morocco from November 7-18, 2016...read more
We have a historic responsibility to demonstrate leadership, to find peaceful solutions, and to ensure a brighter future for present and future generations.read more
The Paris Agreement on climate change entered into force today. Nations must now implement the commitments that made this global consensus possible,...read more