This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. From political leaders to grassroots activists, just about everyone has an opinion on environmental issues. While viewpoints may differ, there is no denying that the environment affects every one of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The 50 Reefs initiative is seeking to find 50 coral reefs that are the most likely to survive climate change to help prioritize global ocean funding. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Global Citizen reports on the deterioration of Wood Buffalo National Park in Canada due to human development and poor management. What can be done? • This…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • As reported by GeekWire, Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo plans to roll out two new tech initiatives that will allow visitors to learn more about rhinos and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Stephen Mathis at The New Food Economy discusses how a Seattle distillery is taking a unique approach to conservation by using oak aging barrels to address the declining…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Causeartist interviews the makers of a documentary called “2.5% — the Osa Peninsula,” which explores the biodiversity in the Costa Rican jungle. With one particular “bad-ass” mom…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Family planning is a basic human right, but still women in rural areas, specifically Africa, lack access to medical services and family planning programs. Devex discusses…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The ocean covers nearly four-fifths of our entire planet — but it has gotten less than one percent of all philanthropic funding since 2009. Why? The answer is enormous. “It’s…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Eko receives a reward from keeper Christine Anne. As a child, I always looked forward to visits to the Woodland Park Zoo (WPZ) – the animals, the plant life, the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Natural Resources Defence Council and other nonprofits have been suing the Trump Administration’s EPA over the illegal removal of regulations – causing the Administration to back…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • TriplePundit reports on Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany’s efforts to fight a parasitic worm disease by donating medicine in 26 African countries, along with a sizable investment in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Regardless of how successful an organization may be, it is crucial to regularly check the “pulse” of it when pursuing equity. Having an outside team assess…