I'm often asked what we at The Rockefeller Foundation mean when we talk about the intersection of resilience and innovation. One way to understand that relationship might be to imagine …
"A quarter of the world's population—or 1.3 billion people—lack access to electricity. Close to 85 percent of those without electricity live in rural areas and 87 percent are geographically concentrated …
An executive survey conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit finds that 90 percent of business leaders believe that they have a role in building resilience and preparing cities for the …
A version of this article also appeared on the Asian Cities Climate Change Resilience Network. "No single government or organization can go it alone, and 90 percent of executives in the private …
This post originally appeared on JustMeans. The year ahead is a critical one for the planet's climate and our collective future. In December 2015, countries will come together in Paris to finalize a …
At COP 20 in Lima Peru, the U.N. Framework for the Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) showcased 12 climate solutions making a real difference in communities around the world as part …
Good morning. On behalf of The Rockefeller Foundation, it is my honor to welcome you to our Urban Resilience Summit. I want to thank our summit partners, Charles [Goddard] and the Economist …
Thanks, Michael. I want to start by thanking the Mayors and city representatives who are joining us from cities near and far, some representing cities who have been with us for …
Today I was in Singapore, a city whose first 50 years has served as a model for building urban resilience, to announce the next 35 cities to join the 100 …
"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 …