Ford Foundation Commits $85 Million to Advance Rural Land Rights and Reduce Climate Change

The Ford Foundation has announced a five-year, $85 million initiative that will make rural and indigenous people a stronger part of the world's response to climate change, saying that engaging these populations is essential to reducing poverty and building long-term climate solutions.

"We believe that incorporating the voices of the people who live on these lands will bring three positive outcomes: strengthening communities and boosting local economic activity while advancing the health and sustainability of the environment. There is the potential for triple-bottom-line impact from this approach," said  Luis Ubiñas, president of the Ford Foundation

Read the press release at the Ford Foundation Newsroom. More information for grant seekers: Climate Change Responses That Strengthen Rural Communities