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Reopening Culture During the PandemicAs the crisis has evolved, some cities and states have begun to allow some venues to reopen – New York City museums began reopening just this week – with health precautions in place. Arts institutions across the country are rising to the challenge, employing nimble and thoughtful practices for offering vibrant cultural experiences while keeping vis...
ProgramCOVID-19 Response
COVID-19 Local Response InitiativeBloomberg Philanthropies created a robust platform of programs and resources to help U.S. cities and states manage the ongoing crisis. Our programs provide mayors and other local leaders with timely and accurate public health information, crisis communications and leadership training, supportive peer networks, and other tools to address the wide-ra...
Press ReleaseCOVID-19 ResponsePublic Health
Global Mayors Showcase Innovation in the Face of COVID-19 in Bloomberg Philanthropies Virtual Leadership ConveningThe COVID-19 pandemic has stretched many public health systems to the breaking point. With the global toll approaching 1 million deaths, urban populations are bearing the brunt of the impact. Supporting cities—home to more than 50% of the global population—in responding to COVID-19 is critical to blunting the impact of the virus. In a third virtual...
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Bloomberg Ocean InitiativeBillions of people and huge numbers of marine species depend on the health of the world’s oceans — but these critical ecosystems are increasingly threatened by climate change, pollution, and overfishing. To confront the threats they face, the Bloomberg Ocean Initiative — formerly known as the Vibrant Oceans Initiative — works to p...
ProgramFounder's Projects
Johns Hopkins UniversitySince his first donation of $5 in 1964 – the year he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in engineering – Mike Bloomberg’s longstanding commitment to his alma mater, Johns Hopkins University, has been truly transformative. His leadership and support have dramatically influenced the stature and impact of the university, from expanding access for lowe...
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Founder’s ProjectsBloomberg Philanthropies is always looking for unique ways to change people’s lives for the better. In addition to the five main focus areas, Mike Bloomberg has a special passion for addressing national and international issues that emerge from his personal experience in business, government, and philanthropy. The Founder’s Projects tackle these is...
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EnvironmentMike Bloomberg has long been a global leader in the fight against climate change, from his pioneering work as mayor of New York City to his leadership as the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Climate Ambition and Solutions. Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Climate & Environment program is at the forefront of U.S. and global efforts t...
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Supporting Sustainable CitiesAs we face the dual challenges of rebuilding from the COVID-19 pandemic and addressing the climate crisis, sustainability and equity must be central components of our recovery strategy. Nowhere is this more critical than in cities, which are home to the majority of the world’s population and have acutely felt the impacts of climate change. Cities h...
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Stopping Coal and Air Pollution GloballyCoal remains the world’s single largest source of carbon pollution, presenting a major threat to our health, our economy, and our planet. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that nine out of ten people worldwide breathe dirty air, and the World Bank has estimated that the economic burden of air pollution costs the global economy trillions...
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Cornell Tech Cornell Tech is an investment in the future of New York City — a future that belongs to the generations to come, and the students here will help build it. Mike Bloomberg In 2011, Cornell Tech won the Applied Sciences Competition, launched by Mayor Mike Bloomberg’s administration. The project received land on Roosevelt Island and $100 million in c...