This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sammy Blair argues that sustainable farming is a tradition best passed on through mentorship and has the power to transform our food system. • Where does…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Pete Stauffer at Surfrider Foundation reports on the White House’s budget plans for 2020 which aim to cut roughly $1 billion for the National Oceanic & Atmospheric…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Michael Igoe reports that in March 2018 David Beasley, executive director of the World Food Programme, took a more aggressive approach to global hunger. • How can funders work with…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Over the last two years, we at the Science Philanthropy Alliance have led a series of gatherings for philanthropists interested in ocean science. The first took place in May 2017…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Greg H. Rau at The Conversation discusses research on speeding up the process of trapping carbon dioxide in minerals in an effort to stave off climate change. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Food Tank highlights how farms and farmers are utilizing bats to rid their fields of insects and other pests, instead of using harmful pesticides. • What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Global Citizen argues that the warming oceans caused by climate change greatly impacts marine wildlife therefore will effect the billions of people who rely on the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Patrick Heller and Daniel Kaufmann explain how transparency and oversights can work together to ensure that National Oil Companies work in the interests of the public. •…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Experts at Climate One discuss how climate change impacts people with disabilities by undermining the structures that support their lives. • How can funders work to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. This post was adapted from a piece published on the Hewlett Foundation website for Earth Day 2019. The world is in dire straits due to looming climate change. For funders…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The USDA is going to take more efforts to stop the spread of African swine fever, as this deadly disease is already greatly impacting the pig…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Flying cars are becoming a reality. Not only are they cheaper and practical, but such vehicles may also even be better for the environment than electric cars,…