Aug 01 2016
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China’s leaders first became interested in natural capital after devastating landslides and flooding in 1998 killed thousands and displaced millions of people, at a cost of more than US$30 billion …
Aug 01 2016
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‘Natural capital’ is ‘the stock of renewable and non-renewable natural resources (e.g., plants, animals, air, water, soils and minerals), that combine to yield a flow of benefits to people.’ All businesses …
Jul 26 2016
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At first glance, an artist seeking to break stereotypes about hip-hop culture by analyzing rap lyrics may not have much in common with a researcher preparing mental health workers to …
Jul 21 2016
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A version of this post originally appeared on 100 Resilient Cities. It’s no secret that cities sit at the nexus of a growing host of challenges—yet in the face of growing populations, aging infrastructure, …
Jul 07 2016
Press Releases
The Rockefeller Foundation and ideas42 Announce Collaboration to Advance Knowledge on Human Behavior 
Thirteen leading academics, practitioners, and artists will come together at The Rockefeller Foundation's Bellagio Center to work on a diverse range of projects focusing on human behavior NEW YORK—The Rockefeller Foundation …
Jul 07 2016
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Think of a topic you believe to be both incredibly interesting and highly relevant to improving the lives of millions of people. Got one? Now, imagine a group of leading …
Jun 16 2016
Press Releases
In 12-Year Tenure, Rodin Overhauled The Rockefeller Foundation, Ushering in a New Era of Strategic Philanthropy That Leveraged Cross-Sector Partnerships
Rodin Served as First Female President of The …
Jun 15 2016
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In April of this year, leaders from 177 countries signed the Paris Agreement, with a goal to put the world on track to keep global warming below 2°C in order …
Jun 07 2016
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Assessments of how governments and international organizations have dealt with global challenges often feature a familiar refrain: when it comes to funding, there was too little, too late. The costs …
Jun 03 2016
Press Releases
Medal Goes Global For Centennial of Jacobs’ birth NEW YORK—The Rockefeller Foundation and The Municipal Art Society of New York (MAS) announced that the public nominating process for the 2016 Jane …