Swift Foundation

Newsletter

Jennifer Astone, Managing Director of Swift Foundation, wanted me to share the following resources with you. Some are from our own grantees. I hope you find the information helpful!

Environmental Justice Atlas Launched by Ejolt

The atlas is a wonderful and comprehensive database of global environmental conflicts; from industrial food production, to extractive industries, water access rights, deforestation, dams, chemical and toxic wastes, land-grabbing, transport infrastructure networks, establishment of reserves/national parks and many more issues. Find out more.

True Cost Accounting: The Real Cost of Cheap Food [VIDEO]

By considering all of the external expenses factored out of the cost of food, an economic principle called true cost accounting helps consumers understand the real cost of the food they buy. Click here to watch 2.5 minute video.

Sustainable Development Opportunities at the Climate, Land, Energy and Water Nexus in Nicaragua
New working paper from The Center for Latin American Studies at the University California Berkeley is co-authored by Swift grantee, Mathias Craig, of blueEnergy.... In the face of rapid economic growth, there is a need for all countries to think about how to sustainably manage natural resources and protect biodiversity, while promoting both energy and food security. Click here to read more.

Why is Fundraising More About Leadership Than About Skills?

Fundraisers never lack for advice. One board member tells you that foundations should be giving you money, while another thinks we should talk to Bill Gates. The staff thinks you should raising money from corporations. And the friend you run into at the grocery store tells you to raise money via Twitter or on Kickstarter. Read more.

ICCA Consortium Newsletter

Learn more about Indigenous Peoples' and Community Conserved Territories and Areas through their newsletter.

Press Release: US Congress Takes a Historic Stance Against Land GrabsRelated Forced Evictions in Ethiopia Standing on Sacred Land Film Trailer
Standing on Sacred Land and the Sacred Land Film Project received the John de Graaf Environmental Filmmaking Award at the Wild and Scenic Film Festival. It was their second award, after receiving Best Documentary Feature from an all-native jury at the American Indian Film Festival. Watch 2 minute film trailer to learn more.