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August 8, 2011 -
From the field
Study Shows Significant Economic Value of Jamaica’s Threatened Coral Reefs
Tourism, fisheries, and shoreline protection represent just three of the many culturally and economically important services reef ecosystems provide in Jamaica, according to a MacArthur-supported report. Read More
July 29, 2010 -
From the field
Project Links Vitality of Coastal Areas with Economic Goals
MacArthur grantee World Resources Institute has developed the Coastal Capital project to help governments in the Caribbean understand the economic benefits of environmental protection. Read More
November 24, 2008 -
In the Media
"Annual Value of Belize Reefs Runs into Many Millions"
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February 13, 2007 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton, World Resources Institute 25th Anniversary Dinner
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton reflects on the Foundation's long history of support for the WRI and notes the addition of climate change concerns to MacArthur's conservation grantmaking. Read More
April 21, 2005 -
Press release
Conservation Efforts in the Eastern Himalaya Region
MacArthur has announced 12 grants totaling more than $3.6 million for biodiversity conservation work in the Eastern Himalaya, which stretches nearly 1,000 miles from Nepal to Yunnan Province in China. Read More
January 11, 2005 -
Press release
Biodiversity Conservation in the Caribbean
MacArthur has announced 13 grants totaling more than $3.2 million in support of biodiversity conservation work in the islands of the Caribbean. Read More