Apr 01 2016
Perspective
When the United Nations asked the world to contribute priorities for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—the most ambitious international development agenda of our time—8.5 million people made their voices heard. The …
Mar 30 2016
Perspective
The following post is part of a series based on research conducted around the health of the urban working poor. We have all experienced the seemingly endless wait in the waiting …
Mar 23 2016
Perspective
Last week, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a report that finds a staggering 12.6 million people die each year as a result of environmental cause. That's nearly one in four …
Mar 16 2016
Perspective
The mango value chain in Kenya is a clear demonstration of harnessing the power of collaborative partnerships for business opportunity and development impact. In 2015, The Rockefeller Foundation supported TechnoServe (TNS) …
Mar 03 2016
Perspective
A version of this post originally appeared in the Nikkei Asian Review. After tense negotiations at the United Nations Climate Change conference in Paris in December, the world finally has a deal …
Feb 01 2016
Urban populations are facing increasing challenges from numerous natural and manmade pressures such as rapid urbanisation, climate change, terrorism and increased risks from natural hazards. Cities must learn to adapt …
Climate
Jan 29 2016
Perspective
For the first time in history, more than half of the world's population lives in cities—a figure that is expected to reach 65 percent by 2045. According to UN-Habitat, approximately …
Jan 25 2016
News
FACT SHEET: The Administration Announces Historic Commitments to Build Climate Resilient Communities 
Under President Obama’s leadership, the United States has taken more action to combat climate change than ever before. In addition to working to cut carbon pollution, build a clean energy …
Jan 21 2016
Press Releases
13 states/communities to receive funding for resilient infrastructure and housing projects WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julián Castro and the Rockefeller Foundation announced the winners …
Jan 21 2016
Perspective
From the unseasonable swing of deadly tornadoes in December, to the Flint water crisis to the snow storm threatening the east coast this weekend—communities of all sizes in the United States are at risk …