News and Announcements

"In the 21st Century, resilience building must become as integrated into city operations as education, job creation and public safety. With the release of a comprehensive resilience strategy this week, …

ZURICH—Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) joins efforts with the Global Resilience Partnership to launch the Global Resilience Challenge Water Window. The Water Window is a grant-based competition focused on building resilience …

Workshift will engage American workers across the country to highlight their stories, collectively identify what makes a good job in America, and create a pathway to good jobs for all   NEW …

As prepared for delivery:   Good afternoon, everyone. Thanks to Michael Kimmelman and the New York Times for focusing on the future of cities. Undoubtedly, the first 15 years of the 21st century …

NEW YORK—A new report released today by The Rockefeller Foundation-Lancet Commission on Planetary Health, calls for immediate, global action to protect the health of human civilization and the natural systems …

SINGAPORE—Impact Investment Exchange Asia (IIX) has kicked-off a first-of-its-kind Women's Livelihood Bond due to be launched in early 2016, as part of its commitment to the Clinton Global Initiative. The Women's …

  NEW YORK—Today, The Rockefeller Foundation announced their latest commitment to building resilience in communities across the country through the launch of Resilience AmeriCorps. The pilot program will be dedicated to …

NEW YORK—The Global Resilience Partnership today announced that 17 finalists in the Global Resilience Challenge will move forward with bold new proposals to build resilience in the Sahel, the Horn of …

  As prepared for delivery: Good afternoon, Terps! Dean Orr, thank you for your warm introduction, and congratulations on finishing your freshman year as Dean! It's been a thrill to watch you lead …

CAPE TOWN—The Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Cape Town's Graduate School of Business has joined an international partnership to convene the second annual Rockefeller …