Thousands of Local Leaders Gather in Rio to Turbocharge Global Climate Action Ahead of COP30
November 5, 2025
In Rio de Janeiro, the three-day COP30 Local Leaders Forum concluded with the Local Climate Action Summit (LCAS), where local and regional leaders unveiled the Local Leaders Joint Outcome Statement—a declaration of support from more than 14,000 cities, towns, states, regions, and provinces across every continent, affirming their collective commitment to advancing real, on-the-ground climate solutions.
Read moreNew EUR 80 Million Fund Announced by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Brazil’s Ministry of Cities, BTG Pactual, the Mitigation Action Facility, and WRI Brasil to More than Double Brazil’s Electric Bus Fleet
November 5, 2025
Bloomberg Philanthropies, Brazil’s Ministry of Cities and Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, BTG Pactual, the Mitigation Action Facility, and WRI Brasil announced the intended launch of a first-of-its-kind EUR 80 million Brazil E-Bus Credit Enhancement Fund to accelerate the transition to clean public transport across Brazilian cities.
Read moreMichael R. Bloomberg Launches Next Era of Local Leadership to Formalize Role of Cities, States, and Regions in Global Climate Action
November 5, 2025
A new commitment will usher in the next era of local climate leadership and multilevel collaboration worldwide.
Read moreBloomberg Philanthropies Announces Winners of the 2025 Local Leaders Climate Awards
November 4, 2025
10 cities and 2 states and regions from around the world — including both a Brazilian and a global champion across six award categories — are being honored for their ambitious, impactful, and people-centered climate breakthroughs.
Read moreCOP30 Presidency and Bloomberg Philanthropies Announce Global and Local Co-Chairs for the COP30 Local Leaders Forum in Rio de Janeiro
October 21, 2025
The COP30 Presidency and Bloomberg Philanthropies announced a distinguished group of global and local co-chairs of the COP30 Local Leaders Forum, which will convene in Rio de Janeiro from November 3-5, ahead of the COP30 negotiations in Belém.
Read moreBloomberg Philanthropies Names 26 Cities as Finalists for the 2025 Local Leaders Awards
October 9, 2025
Bloomberg Philanthropies announced the finalists for the 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Local Leaders Awards, which recognize the best policies, projects, or programs led by local leaders, states, and regions that have effectively addressed climate change over the past three years.
Read moreAs European Mayors are Asked to Lead on National Priorities, Bloomberg Philanthropies and LSE Launch the Region’s First-Ever Mayoral Leadership Program
October 6, 2025
As national governments across Europe—from the UK’s devolution deals to EU recovery packages—turn to mayors to lead on countrywide priorities, Bloomberg Philanthropies and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) announced the launch of the first-ever professional leadership and management program designed specifically for the region’s municipal chiefs.
Read more2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Forum Closes with Leaders Outlining Progress and Paths Forward for Global Cooperation
September 24, 2025
The Forum examined key trends in economic growth, public health, and energy security, with Africa highlighted as a hub for investment and infrastructure ahead of the G20 Summit in South Africa this November.
Read moreBloomberg Philanthropies Launches Global Effort to Improve Vision Care
September 24, 2025
A new effort will help restore sight and expand access to vision screenings, cataract surgeries, and eyeglasses for millions of people in the United States and low- and middle-income countries.
Read moreBloomberg Philanthropies Announces Additional Speakers and Notable Attendees for 2025 Global Forum on September 24
September 19, 2025
Building on the initial speaker announcement, the Forum will now feature an even broader range of leaders across government, business, and philanthropy addressing some of the world’s most urgent challenges and opportunities—including economic growth, public health, energy security, and innovation.
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