Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Asphalt Art Initiative Expands Grant Opportunity to Cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States
April 25, 2023
Bloomberg Philanthropies announced that all cities in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. can apply for $25,000 USD Asphalt Art Initiative grants to help improve street safety, activate public spaces, and engage community residents.
Read moreMayor Adams, Trust for Governors Island, Stony Brook University Unveil Transformational Vision for New, Nation-Leading Climate Research, Jobs Hub on Governors Island
April 24, 2023
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Trust for Governors Island President and CEO Clare Newman, and State University of New York (SUNY) Stony Brook University President Maurie McInnis unveiled the “New York Climate Exchange,” a transformative vision for a first-in-the-nation climate research, education, and jobs hub on Governors Island that will create thousands of permanent jobs and $1 billion in economic impact for the city.
Read moreBrussels and Bloomberg Philanthropies Expand Partnership to Tackle Air Pollution
April 24, 2023
Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Government of the Brussels-Capital Region, and Brussels Environment announced a host of new initiatives to improve air quality for residents throughout Belgium’s capital.
Read moreBloomberg Philanthropies and Harvard University Unveil the Bloomberg Center for Cities to Advance Progress in Cities Around the Globe
April 18, 2023
Bloomberg Philanthropies and Harvard University announced the opening of the new Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University to advance the capabilities of local leadership and spur progress for residents in cities around the globe.
Read moreGlobal Mayors and Delegates Gather in London for First-of-its-Kind Summit on Creating Healthier Cities Worldwide
March 15, 2023
The inaugural Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit brought together mayors and officials from more than 50 cities around the world to discuss urgent public health concerns and best practices that save lives and create healthier, more vibrant cities.
Read moreFive Cities Recognized for Public Health Achievements at Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit
March 15, 2023
During the inaugural Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit in London, five global cities were recognized for their achievements in preventing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and injuries.
Read moreBeyond Petrochemicals Releases New Data Showing Petrochemical Disasters Like East Palestine, Ohio Can Happen Anywhere
March 10, 2023
In the wake of Congress’ first hearing on the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Beyond Petrochemicals campaign released new data showing similar disasters are happening all over the United States.
Read moreUN Special Envoy Michael R. Bloomberg and COP28 Presidency Announce Partnership to Tackle Climate Change Ahead of 2023 UN Climate Change Conference
March 9, 2023
Michael R. Bloomberg, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Climate Ambition and Solutions and founder of Bloomberg L.P. and Bloomberg Philanthropies, joined COP28 UAE President-Designate Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber to announce a new partnership to bolster meaningful climate action from cities, businesses, financial institutions, and civil society at and ahead of the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28).
Read moreBloomberg Philanthropies and Arcadia Deepen Commitment to Help Achieve Global ‘30×30’ Ocean Protection Target
March 3, 2023
At the 2023 Our Ocean Conference, Bloomberg Philanthropies and Arcadia announced a new $51 million joint effort to expand and improve marine protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures to help reach the global ‘30×30’ ocean protection target.
Read moreLeading Philanthropies Pledge $5 Million to Support Developing Countries in Adopting an Ambitious High Seas Treaty
March 1, 2023
At the 2023 Our Ocean Conference, private donors committed a collective $5 million to rapidly support developing nations in joining an ambitious new global treaty to protect the high seas.
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