Addressing the Freshwater Challenge
We support efforts to secure sustainable levels of clean water for people and the environment, particularly in the Great Lakes basin.
Environment
We support programs around the world that protect communities and the ecosystems upon which they depend.
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How it Works
We partner with groups in North America and around the world to advance the cause of sustainability.
For more than three decades, the Mott Foundation’s Environment program has supported stewardship of the world’s natural resources. This work has taught us that such grantmaking must seek practical ways to simultaneously build strong economic, environmental and social conditions for all people — in a word, sustainability.
When the environment is healthy, we all benefit.
Environment Program Areas
Transforming Development Finance
We aim to shape international investment policies for energy and infrastructure projects in ways that protect people and the environment in developing nations.
Advancing Climate Change Solutions
We work to increase the use of renewable energy in developing countries, where more than 1 billion people lack access to electricity.
Special Initiatives
We support unique opportunities to advance environmental protection.
Environment News
Climate change and increased deforestation are a recipe for destruction of the Amazon
The Amazon forest is losing its ability to moderate global climate change and the impacts will be felt globally.
Increased global demand for beef, soy products are major factors driving deforestation in the Amazon
Tapping knowledge, respecting rights of Indigenous and local communities could bolster efforts to save the Amazon
Dams and deforestation take a toll on the world’s largest river
Program Team
Samuel B. Passmore
Program Director
Environment
Jeff Alexander
Communications Officer
Environment
Kendre Chapman
Administrative Assistant
Environment
Robert Ddamulira
Program Officer
Environment
Kimberly Gleffe
Program Officer
Environment
Melanie Moore
Associate Program Officer
Environment
Traci Romine
Program Officer
Environment
Judy L. Wallace
Administrative Assistant
Environment