Apr 24 2015
Perspective
At the same time as the Skoll World Forum last week, nearly one hundred marine conservation practitioners were coming together in Cancun, Mexico at the invitation of Blue Solutions, to learn about each …
Apr 22 2015
Perspective
Today, on the 45th anniversary of the first Earth Day in 1970, over a billion people around the world are taking action to protect the planet. In China, a hiking group is cleaning up …
Apr 17 2015
Perspective
As the national debate on immigration heats up, there's fresh evidence of how immigration make U.S. communities stronger and more vibrant. Among the latest additions is a report – Understanding the …
Apr 15 2015
Press Releases
NEW DELHI—The Rockefeller Foundation today launched 'Smart Power for Rural Development,' an initiative that aims to bring electricity to 1,000 villages over the coming three years, providing power to 1 …
Apr 14 2015
Perspective
The reports and studies and polls seem to roll in with increasing regularity—there is absolutely no doubt that automobile use in the United States is declining. More and more urban …
Apr 09 2015
Perspective
When I was growing up in suburban New Jersey, Hoboken was the Miracle Mile.
It was known for having a bar on every corner and being the birthplace of Frank Sinatra. …
Apr 01 2015
The Rockefeller Foundation marks its 100th year in 2013. The Foundation’s mission, unchanged since 1913, is to promote the well-being of humankind throughout the world. During the course of its …
Climate
Mar 24 2015
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By 2030 global water demand is expected to exceed current supply by 40 percent. SHARE THIS
California is in its fourth year of drought – how can we balance the demand …
Mar 23 2015
Perspective
UCCR Investments Paying Off
The Asian Cities Climate Change Resilience Network (ACCCRN) initiative over the past eight years has worked to strengthen urban climate change resilience through testing new approaches, building …
Mar 16 2015
Perspective
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The UN Disaster Risk Reduction Conference is meeting in Sendai, marking 20 years since the $100 billion Kobe earthquake. SHARE THIS
With ~3/4 of a nation's GDP coming from urban …