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Native American WIP Phase III
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Many Native American tribes lack the proper water and wastewater infrastructure to meet their basic needs. Winrock is working with tribes in Oklahoma to provide engineering assistance and instruction to identify long-term solutions to essential water needs. The program also includes hands-on training and mentorship in how to apply for grants and other funding packages…Robert D. & Elizabeth Havener Scholarships for African Women
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While great strides have been made to expand opportunities for African women, social and economic factors still leave many disadvantaged. This exclusion of women from leadership positions and participation in the economy prevents the continent from reaching its potential. By providing scholarships, this program advances the high-level involvement of women in agricultural and environmental fields…Canada
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Since the early 2000s, Winrock’s work in Canada has dedicated to clean energy and the environment. In 2013, it was officially recognized that Lake Simcoe, in the province of Ontario, was in dire need of innovative solutions for phosphorus reduction. Winrock has worked with farmers, conservation authorities and other stakeholders to reduce phosphorus loss from…Working hand in hand with families, communities & nations so children can thrive in school
December 10, 2015|post
Winrock International promotes access to safe education by improving children’s physical safety and emotional well-being, and fostering an enabling environment in which children can thrive. This means helping communities and schools create safe, supportive spaces for girls and boys alike; empowering families and communities to monitor children’s safety; and improving families’ livelihoods so they are […]American Carbon Registry Presents Annual Awards to Celebrate Outstanding Environmental Achievements
April 29, 2015|post
LOS ANGELES (April 29, 2015) – Last night, the American Carbon Registry (ACR), a nonprofit enterprise of Winrock International, hosted its annual gala reception to recognize and thank its members and partners. ACR Director John Kadyszewski welcomed guests and presented highlights from the year. He described the awards to be presented to recognize outstanding environmental […]Volunteering: A core American value
July 2, 2014|volunteer
Todays post is written by Demetria Arvanitis, Director of Winrock’s Volunteer Technical Assistance Team:American Carbon Registry Approves Expansion of Rice Sector Emissions Reduction Opportunities to the US Mid-South
March 17, 2014|post
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (March 17, 2014) — American Carbon Registry (ACR), a nonprofit enterprise of Winrock International today announced approval of Mid-South modules for its first-of-a-kind carbon offset methodology to quantify greenhouse gas reductions from rice production. The Mid-South modules of the methodology for Emission Reductions in Rice Management Systems were developed by Terra Global […]American Carbon Registry Presents Annual Awards for Outstanding Environmental Achievements
March 7, 2014|post
SAN FRANCISCO (March 27, 2014) Last night, the American Carbon Registry (ACR), a nonprofit enterprise of Winrock International, hosted its annual gala reception to recognize and thank its members and partners. ACR Director John Kadyszewski welcomed guests and presented highlights from the year. He described the awards to be presented to recognize outstanding environmental achievements including […]American Carbon Registry Issues First California Registry Offset Credits
August 6, 2013|post
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (August 5, 2013) — The American Carbon Registry (ACR), an approved California Offset Project Registry, has issued the first Registry Offset Credits (ROCs) of the California compliance offset program. ROCs are eligible to be transitioned to Air Resource Board (ARB) compliance Offset Credits, which can be used by California entities to help meet their emissions […]Green-e Climate Approves American Carbon Registry as Endorsed Offset Program
August 6, 2013|post
SAN FRANCISCO (June 18, 2013) — Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) today announced that the American Carbon Registry (ACR) has been accepted as a Green-e Climate Endorsed Program by the Green-e Governance Board. Beginning immediately, eligible Emissions Reduction Tons (ERTs) issued by ACR are available for use in Green-e Climate certified offset products sold by […]