Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of the Ecuadorian Amazon

Honnold Foundation And Sunrun Launch Innovation Fund

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Launched today, the Innovation Fund will identify and fund grassroots organizations using solar energy to address social and economic disparities in frontline communities around the world.

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  • Launched today, the Innovation Fund will identify and fund grassroots organizations using solar energy to address social and economic disparities in frontline communities around the world.
  • With the goal of raising at least $1 million over the next 12 months, the Honnold Foundation will be responsible for administering the fund and selecting and supporting grantees.
  • Sunrun is making a monetary contribution to the Innovation Fund of $50,000as a match to other donations that will be received through fundraising efforts in December.
  • We are so excited to partner again with the Honnold Foundation on such an important initiative to bring energy equity to everyone, said Mary Powell, CEO of Sunrun.

Alnoba Environmental Leadership Awards Recognize Daring Leaders Amidst Urgency of Changing Climate

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Monday, October 4, 2021

KENSINGTON, N.H., Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Against the backdrop of rising temperatures and the changing environment, Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation announced the 2021 recipients of the Alnoba Environmental Leadership Awards.

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  • KENSINGTON, N.H., Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Against the backdrop of rising temperatures and the changing environment, Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation announced the 2021 recipients of the Alnoba Environmental Leadership Awards.
  • Harriet and Alan E. Lewis launched the Alnoba Environmental Leadership Awards in 2018 to honor brave and brilliant leaders whose courage, wisdom or potential inspire us to act more boldly for environmental justice.
  • The awards will be presented at the Alnoba Environmental Leadership Awards Dinner on October 13, 2021 in partnership with ReVision Energy, UNH Sustainability Institute, Citizens Count, Conservation Law Foundation and other leading environmental nonprofits.
  • For more information about Alnoba or the Alnoba Environmental Leadership Awards, visit http://www.alnoba.org .

Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation Bestows Alnoba Moral Courage Leadership Award on Patricia Gualinga

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

The Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation announced that the 2021 recipient of the Alnoba Moral Courage in Leadership Award is Patricia Gualinga, President, Fundacion Tiam in Ecuador.

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  • The Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation announced that the 2021 recipient of the Alnoba Moral Courage in Leadership Award is Patricia Gualinga, President, Fundacion Tiam in Ecuador.
  • One of the Alnoba Environmental Leadership Awards, the Alnoba Moral Courage in Leadership Award is presented to a visionary leader whose body of work, vision, passion and personal example have made a meaningful and measurable difference.
  • "Patricia exhibits the moral courage and willingness to go the distance to help save our planet," said Harriet and Alan E. Lewis, Co-Founders of Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation.
  • A new series of awards for Gender Equity Leadership was launched in 2021, the first award being the Alnoba Moment of Truth Award.

Alnoba Environmental Leadership Awards Recognize Daring Leaders Amidst Urgency of Changing Climate

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

KENSINGTON, N.H., Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Against the backdrop of rising temperatures and the changing environment, Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation announced the 2021 recipients of the Alnoba Environmental Leadership Awards .

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  • KENSINGTON, N.H., Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Against the backdrop of rising temperatures and the changing environment, Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation announced the 2021 recipients of the Alnoba Environmental Leadership Awards .
  • The awards honor daring leaders who are taking bold action toward a more sustainable future and prioritizing support forthe less fortunate who will suffer the impact of climate change disproportionately.
  • The awards will be presented at the Alnoba Environmental Leadership Awards Dinner on October 13, 2021 in partnership with ReVision Energy, UNH Sustainability Institute, Citizens Count, Conservation Law Foundation and other leading environmental nonprofits.
  • Recipients of the 2021 Alnoba Environmental Leadership Awards include:
    Kichwa de Sarayaku leader who faces threats to protect the Ecuadorian Amazon from oil extraction and the destruction of the rainforest.