Building Resilience: How Bloomberg is Partnering with the Commonwealth to Support Nations Vulnerable to Natural Disasters
May 6, 2021
The Commonwealth Secretariat — the administrative arm of the Commonwealth, an association of 54 countries that is home to 2.4 billion people — and Bloomberg Philanthropies have collaborated to release the Disaster Resilience Taskforce Toolkit. The Toolkit will help governments assess the resilience of their preparedness procedures, provide structures which can be implemented during a crisis, and help authorities analyze the effectiveness of their actions post-disaster.
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The Ticking Clock: A race toward transportation electrification
April 30, 2021
By Ben Prochazka, Executive Director, Electrification Coalition
When you consider that most modern-day vehicles have a lifespan of 10-20 years, we’re in a sprint against the clock to electrify transportation in the United States and across the world. The transportation sector is the largest source of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, in part because of successful efforts including Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Beyond Carbon that have worked to clean the power sector. Along with investments in public transit and complete streets, electric vehicles represent one of the best and fastest routes to a zero-emission and oil-free transportation future.
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Follow the Data Podcast: Reporting on The Outlaw Ocean
April 16, 2021
On this episode of our Follow the Data podcast, we learn about how reporting at sea has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic and how you can take action to protect our ocean at home.
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New on Bloomberg Connects: Five London Arts Organizations to Explore from Anywhere
April 1, 2021
The Bloomberg Connects app allows audiences around the world to explore offerings from a range of arts organizations. The app also provides resources for a safer, touchless experience on-site as more and more cultural institutions begin to reopen. Built by Bloomberg engineers, in collaboration with arts institutions and employees from across Bloomberg. The app currently features more than 20 digital guides that include expert insights, artist voices, educational activities for children, and exclusive content available only on Bloomberg Connects.
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Follow the Data Podcast: Making the Biggest Impact Possible During the Pandemic
April 1, 2021
To celebrate our 100th episode, Patti Harris, the CEO of Bloomberg Philanthropies, joined the podcast. She oversees our programs focused on the arts, education, environment, government innovation, and public health, as well as Mike Bloomberg’s corporate and personal philanthropy and Bloomberg Associates, our pro bono consultancy that works with mayors in cities around the world.
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Attracting and Managing New Resources and Partners that Respond to Community Needs
March 11, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis have brought increased focus on the benefits of strong cross-sector collaboration in addressing issues including food insecurity, housing stability, and vaccine distribution. With pressure to meet complex needs, can local governments effectively lead these collaborative efforts? The short answer is yes. In the wake of the pandemic, mayors and city administrators around the world are cultivating and managing new and creative partnerships to respond to immediate demands and the changing needs of their residents. These government leaders are also recognizing that partnerships require resources and structure to be successful.
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Spotlighting the Future of Food Policy: How Emerging Scholars are Building Healthier Food Environments
March 4, 2021
As obesity continues to be a rising challenge — one that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought into even sharper focus — accelerating research to evaluate policies that improve global food environments has become critical. A key component of our Bloomberg Philanthropies’ food policy program is supporting research to figure out what works to shift people to healthier diets. While our work is always grounded in rigorous global and existing country evidence, most countries have research gaps.
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Follow the Data Podcast: Can Blood Plasma Therapy Treat COVID-19 Patients?
January 29, 2021
Johns Hopkins University’s Dr. Arturo Casadevall discusses his research has progressed over the past few months, if convalescent blood plasma therapy and the vaccine are effective for new coronavirus strains, and how you could help save lives in your community.
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Follow the Data Podcast: Mexico’s Forward-Thinking Food Policies: Do They Work?
January 22, 2021
Bloomberg Philanthropies’ food policy program works to raise public awareness around obesity and supports policies to promote healthier diets around the world. One country where our work has grown is Mexico, which has emerged as a leader in food policy.
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Follow the Data Podcast: Steering Millions of Dollars Back into the Pockets of Detroiters
January 15, 2021
To help Detroiters claim the Earned Income Tax Credit – and to make sure they’re not leaving money on the table – Bloomberg Associates worked with Mayor Mike Duggan and the Accounting Aid Society among other Detroit partners, to develop a strategy to spread the word around it and encourage eligible households to apply for it.
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