What Does the World Owe Nations Suffering the Most From Climate Change? Philanthropy Weighs in

What Does the World Owe Nations Suffering the Most From Climate Change? Philanthropy Weighs in

Philanthropy was a key player in two efforts last month to push rich nations to pay for the harm climate change is causing in low-income countries. It’s a ripe area for future philanthropy—if funders can get the details right.

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After a Year of Crisis, What Does Resilience Mean for the Philanthropic Leader Who Wrote the Book on It?

After a Year of Crisis, What Does Resilience Mean for the Philanthropic Leader Who Wrote the Book on It?

Judith Rodin made resilience a key component of the Rockefeller Foundation’s grantmaking during her time as president. Here’s how she’s applying resilience strategies to help the New World Symphony evolve at a critical juncture.

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Lessons from the Intersection of Coronavirus and Climate Resilience

Lessons from the Intersection of Coronavirus and Climate Resilience

While resilience funding has mainly focused on climate impacts, COVID-19 drives home the need to build capacity to withstand a range of shocks and stresses. A grantmaker working in this space offers insights on making communities stronger.

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Rihanna Looks to Make the Caribbean a “Climate Smart Zone”—With an Eye on Women

Rihanna Looks to Make the Caribbean a “Climate Smart Zone”—With an Eye on Women

Climate change resilience is starting to receive more attention from funders—including from Barbados-born singer Rihanna and her Clara Lionel Foundation, which is taking on this challenge with some interesting ideas.

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When the Floods Come, Rockefeller Wants This Region to be Ready

When the Floods Come, Rockefeller Wants This Region to be Ready

The Bay Area is one of many urban regions threatened by rising sea levels. Rockefeller is backing an effort there to get ahead of the curve, replicating a design competition used in NYC after Sandy. 

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