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April 19, 2013 - In the Media
Video: "Small Olive Branch from US Falls Flat in North Korea"
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December 5, 2012 - From the field
Video: Sustainable Hydro-Development for Ecosystem Protection
A video produced by the Natural Heritage Institute (NHI) illuminates innovative tools and techniques for operating dams that help protect and restore ecological systems and support human food production. Read More
November 26, 2012 - In the Media
"Always a Pioneer, Artist Xu Bing Now Takes the Novel Beyond the Written Word"
August 24, 2012 - Publication
Local Fijian Communities Play Critical Role in Maintaining Global Biodiversity
A study finds that locally managed marine protected areas within Fiji are playing an increasingly important role in the nation’s efforts to protect marine habitats. Read More
April 27, 2012 - From the field
Human Rights Watch Wins Peabody Awards
Human Rights Watch, a MacArthur grantee, won two Peabodies for multimedia work on gold mining in Papua New Guinea and Russian civil society. Read More
January 3, 2012 - From the field
Mekong Governments Delay Xayaburi Dam
International Rivers and other MacArthur-supported groups provided research on the potential environmental risks posed by hydropower dams in the region. Read More
December 22, 2011 - In the Media
"MacArthur Grants Awarded; Joffrey and Luna Negra Head to Jacob’s Pillow Dance"
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December 22, 2011 - In the Media
"MacArthur Foundation Gives $504,000 to Chicago Arts Groups"
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December 21, 2011 - Press release
Chicago Arts and Culture Groups and International Collaborations
MacArthur awarded $504,000 in new grants to 12 Chicago arts and culture organizations to conduct collaborations with arts groups in nine countries. Read More
December 11, 2011 - Commentary
MacArthur's Robert Gallucci On What to Do, and Not Do, About North Korea
The death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il creates some opportunities and potential traps for the administration and senior leaders in the United States, says MacArthur President Robert Gallucci. Read More
December 6, 2011 - From the field
Himalayan Nations Sign Adaptation Declaration at Climate Summit
The governments of India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Bhutan signed a regional climate change adaptation declaration at the MacArthur-supported Climate Summit for a Living Himalayas in Bhutan. Read More
October 4, 2011 - From the field
Maternal Health in Afghanistan
Continued U.S. investment in maternal health is part of a responsible drawdown in Afghanistan, according to a white paper from the MacArthur-supported Council on Foreign Relations. Read More
September 7, 2011 - Press release
MacArthur Commits $176 Million to Conservation and Sustainable Development, Shares New Strategy
MacArthur announced a new $176-million, ten-year commitment to conservation and sustainable development and a new, broader strategy. Read More
June 14, 2011 - From the field
Improving Cross-Taiwan Strait Relations
With MacArthur support, an academic dialogue seeks to help governments and societies of Mainland China and Taiwan improve communication, stabilization, and progress in cross-Taiwan Strait relations. Read More
