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    How Can We Fight Wildlife Trafficking in Asia? [Video]

    UN University

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Vanda Felbab-Brown shares insights into effective ways to fight wildlife trafficking in Asia.  • How can funders use this information to guide efforts to reduce wildlife trafficking? …

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    Sikhs Around the World Are Planting 1 Million Trees to Fight Climate Change

    Global Citizen Apr 19, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • EcoSikh, founded in 2009, is a project to connect Sikh values with environmental issues, and it’s the latest program is called the “Million Tree Project” in…

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    2 Billion People Lack Water at Health Facilities

    Global Citizen Apr 19, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • According to the World Health Organization and the U.N., two billion people lack clean water at health facilities, which poses significant risk for birthing mothers and…

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    Study Finds That Wind Is Filled With Microplastics

    Global Citizen Apr 19, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • According to a new study highlighted by Joe McCarthy at Global Citizen, gusts of wind around our world may be carrying microplastics that are not only…

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    Climate Change Could Cause Water Shortages Across the US

    Global Citizen Apr 18, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • According to new preliminary research, climate change and population growth could spur water shortages across the United States.  • What roles can philanthropists and policymakers play…

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    How Lakota Culture is Helping Treat Child Trauma in South Dakota

    Pacific Standard Apr 18, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Lakota horse culture in South Dakota is centered around the belief that all living things are connected and can thus react to one another. Combining traditional Lakota horse…

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    WaterAid: Working Towards Clean Water for All

    Global Washington Apr 18, 2019

    In most parts of the U.S., we don’t think twice about turning on the faucet or hopping in the shower. With infrastructure in place, it’s incredibly easy to forget that…

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    The Importance of Leadership in Youth Investment and Development

    Children & Nature Network Apr 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Richard Louv at Children & Nature Network interviews Karen Pittman, president, and CEO of the Forum for Youth Investment, a nonprofit that focuses on leadership and youth development.  •…

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    3 Ways To Combat Climate Change According To Young Activists

    Mashable Apr 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Two young activists share how they take action to battle climate change by understanding the issue, the politics, and the role of government.  • How can…

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    NOAA’s Coral Reef Watch

    News Deeply

    Giving Compass’ Take: · News Deeply reports that NOAA’s Coral Reef Watch is collecting data and working to assess the damage to coral reefs caused by marine heatwaves. Researchers hope the…

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    National Security Implications of Ignoring Climate Change

    KPBS Apr 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • David Victor explains how ignoring climate change poses massive national security threats to the United States.  • How can funders work to mitigate the threats posed…

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    2019: U.S. Climate Policy

    Brookings Apr 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Philip Wallach unpacks various facets of U.S. climate policy including international agreements, state actions, and national actions.  • How can funders work to effectively shape climate policy…

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