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For cities, it's no longer "if" they'll be hit by a disruption, but when—and how long it will take for the city to get back on course. But as I've said …

The consensus in the scientific community is stark: our planet, and its ability to sustain human life, is in imminent danger. And humanity bears a great share of the blame for …

One of the most fascinating—and humbling!—experiences you have working for a 102-year-old institution is discovering new stories of the organization's work and impact. We recently received a visit in The …

Late last year the Foundation launched a series of collaborations to explore the potential for online work to expand the employment landscape for young people in Africa. In Kenya and …

A version of this post originally on the Asian Cities Climate Change Resilience Network (ACCCRN).  KEY TAKEAWAYS SHARE THIS For Thailand's Hat Yai, high flood risk and rapid growth have created major disruptions …

It's no surprise that when we develop new work at The Rockefeller Foundation, we look for ways to integrate the voices of beneficiaries and stakeholders. Without taking into account their …

KEY TAKEAWAYS SHARE THIS Adjusted for inflation, the average household income in the bottom tracts grew by about $500 in 2012 dollars, while the top tract grew by over $15,000. SHARE THIS In the …

A version of this post originally appeared in The Independent. Today, some of the world's most influential policymakers and business leaders will come together in London at the 2015 Conference on …

Earlier this month, leaders of the G7 reaffirmed a pledge to mobilize $100 billion per year from public and private sources to help developing countries tackle climate change. This pledge …

This post originally appeared on Business Today.  In its bid to transform the country's urban landscape, the Indian government will launch the 100 Smart Cities program this month, aiming to bring about …