Monthly Archives: February 2011

EPIC publishes an award-winning e-mail and online newsletter on civil liberties in the information age – the EPIC Alert. They also publish reports and books about privacy, open government, free speech, and other important topics related to civil liberties.

EWI works in several areas that have serious implications for global security. They bring together high-level thought leaders and policymakers to develop fresh ideas and strategies to defuse potential areas of conflict and secure critical infrastructure. EWI’s Preventive Diplomacy initiatives … Continue reading →

The Jane Goodall Institute works to improve global understanding and treatment of great apes through research, public education and advocacy. It contributes to the preservation of great apes and their habitats by combining conservation with education and promotion of sustainable … Continue reading →

A century ago there were 100,00 tigers roaming the forests, swamps, and tundra of Asia. Today there are as few as 3,200 tigers left in the wild. Only 7% of historic tiger habitat still contains tigers. As part of a … Continue reading →

In 2009, Planet Heritage Foundation seeded the development and launch of the Electrification Coalition (EC) with Oak Foundation. The Electrification Coalition (EC) which created a clear Electrification Roadmap, as well as bipartisan alliance of industry leaders committed to scaling electric and autonomous vehicles nationwide. Transportation – … Continue reading →

In 2009, Planet Heritage seeded the development and launch of GNCS. The network is hosted at the Earth Institute, Columbia University, under the leadership of Dr. Jeffrey Sachs and overseen by two global project Boards, one for adaptation and one … Continue reading →

In 2011, co-developed and launched Oceans 5, a global funder’s collaborative with the shared goal of improving conservation of the world’s five oceans. Oceans 5’s first multi-year grant in 2011 resulted in the creation of the largest marine protected area on the planet in … Continue reading →

In 2010, The Mission Blue Voyage brought together over 100 influential scientists, activists, philanthropists, and celebrities seeking smart collaborations and solutions in restoring the health of the oceans. Funds raised and key initiatives launched as a result of the voyage … Continue reading →

Over the past 12 years, Wild Aid has developed a comprehensive enforcement model and operational program, making the Galapagos Reserve one of the most unique marine ecosystems in the world. Currently less than 1 percent of the oceans are officially … Continue reading →

Campaign actions so far include: In collaboration with Oak Foundation and several other funders, PHF supported this multi-year, multi-country campaign starting in 2010. Since the launch of the campaign, the WTO has produced a first draft agreement on fisheries subsidies … Continue reading →