Nov 28 2015
Perspective
As the world turns its attention to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP) in Paris, the global community is hoping for fresh ideas to solve our increasing climate-related challenges. …
Nov 25 2015
Perspective
With American Thanksgiving here, we at The Rockefeller Foundation are grateful for many things: brilliant and hardworking colleagues, the opportunity to work alongside visionary grantees and partners, and the people …
Nov 24 2015
Perspective
Last week I participated in the inaugural Satsummit, convened by our friends at Development Seed and Mapbox. The gathering brought together a mix of professionals from both the commercial satellite …
Nov 20 2015
Perspective
The Rockefeller Foundation Global Fellowship in Social Innovation is designed to help leaders build long-term resilience while they navigate complex challenges and contexts. It’s no small challenge to develop the …
Nov 16 2015
Perspective
When it comes to the field of impact investing, even small changes in how a policy is worded can have big implications. On October 22, a seemingly minute change was …
Nov 06 2015
Perspective
What comes to mind when you think about Denmark? LEGO? The Little Mermaid? Delicious pastries? All good answers. But what you may not know is that Denmark has historically been one …
Nov 05 2015
Speeches
Good evening. I want to thank Aron Cramer and his incredible team for putting together another inspiring, productive, exhausting week. But as you know BSR's good work is more than just …
Nov 03 2015
Perspective
Disruptive innovations are 'wild cards.' Their influence is unpredictable. They change how we think, behave, do business, learn and go about our day-to-day. Harvard Business School professor and disruption guru …
Oct 29 2015
Perspective
In a few short months, representatives from governments around the world will gather in Paris for international climate negotiations. Expectations are running high for this meeting, and one of the …
Oct 27 2015
Press Releases
Innovative Educational Collaboration with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and the NYC Department of Education Will Support Classroom Studies NEW YORK—Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller and Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, The Rockefeller …