Nov 25 2014
Perspective
"India is in motion, but the direction remains uncertain. Economic growth, urbanization, climate change, and leapfrogging technologies are strong forces for change, but they contend with deep-rooted social and cultural …
Nov 21 2014
Perspective
A version of this post originally appeared on 100 Resilient Cities. The launch of 100 Resilient Cities in 2013, and its subsequent exponential growth, is but one testament to The Rockefeller …
Nov 20 2014
Perspective
"Only when people demanded water did we get involved, because we knew that without their participation, it would fail."
Sarita Yadav is a determined woman. Growing up in Indore, she saw …
Nov 18 2014
“Why Information Matters: a foundation for resilience” is part of Embracing Change: The Critical Role of Information, funded by a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation to support the Internews’ Center …
Climate
Nov 18 2014
Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Rockefeller Foundation is hosting the "National Disaster Resilience Competition Summit" on November 18th in Washington, DC to help eligible jurisdictions prepare for the $1 billion National Disaster Resilience …
Nov 18 2014
Speeches
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the Kick-Off Summit for the National Disaster Resilience Competition—truly a landmark occasion in the movement to build resilience in communities across the United States. Before …
Nov 17 2014
Perspective
A version of this post also appeared on Philanthropy News Digest. About a year ago, the Oceans and Fisheries team at The Rockefeller Foundation embarked on a new initiative focused on …
Nov 17 2014
This synthesis review of key factors supporting small-scale coastal fisheries management was undertaken by the Foundation Center with financial support from the Rockefeller Foundation. The work was carried out by …
Climate
Nov 12 2014
Speeches
Good evening, and thank you all so much for being here, and to Politics and Prose for providing this critical platform for ideas and exchange. There is perhaps no more appropriate …
Nov 11 2014
Perspective
A version of this post also appeared on LinkedIn.
"Every city has a different set of needs—but every city needs a Chief Resilience Officer. While 100 Resilient Cities is helping to …