May 25 2016
Press Releases
Diverse Group of 100 Cities to Shape Global Urban Resilience Movement, Building Off Notable Progress Since 100RC's Inception in 2013 100RC Provides Member Cities with Funding to Hire a Chief Resilience …
May 25 2016
Perspective
For 50 years, The Rockefeller Foundation has been inspired by, and helped to catalyze, the incredible innovation, ingenuity, and opportunity of cities. But as we move deeper into the 21st …
May 24 2016
Perspective
Almost every new consumer product that hits the shelf starts with a prototype. Manufacturers use prototypes to determine if the product will function properly, appeal to the customers they’re targeting, and …
May 20 2016
Perspective
Innovation requires bringing people and ideas together. But sometimes the way we communicate about our work can get in the way of collaboration. Eilidh is 13-year-old burgeoning expert in systems change. …
May 18 2016
Perspective
What and who makes a city resilient?
The march is on to Quito, the beautiful capital of Ecuador, where global citizens, activists, and leaders will descend later this year to decide …
May 18 2016
Press Releases
City Resilience Index (CRI) Offers Leaders a Comprehensive Analysis of Capabilities and Vulnerabilities LONDON—Today, The Rockefeller Foundation and Arup introduced the City Resilience Index (CRI), the first-ever comprehensive tool to help …
May 16 2016
Perspective
As it becomes evident that the future of business and environmental and social sustainability are intrinsically tied together, both the public and philanthropic sectors have been focused on mobilizing private …
May 16 2016
Press Releases
NEW YORK—The Rockefeller Foundation is proud to announce today the 2016 Fellows for The Rockefeller Foundation Global Fellowship Program on Social Innovation. The 21 fellows include some of the world’s most …
May 05 2016
Perspective
I am a farmer with forty years of hard-won experience. I have made my share of mistakes, mainly because I thought our landscapes were bulletproof and our resources were super-resilient. …
Apr 28 2016
Press Releases
New series to engage world leaders and change-makers in exchange of world-changing ideas
NEW YORK—The Rockefeller Foundation today announced Insight Dialogues, a live event and digital content series focused on sparking …