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Bloomberg Philanthropies Announces the COP30 Business and Finance Forum in São Paulo in response to the COP30 Presidency’s Call for a Global Mutirão

September 10, 2025

Bloomberg Philanthropies announced the COP30 Business and Finance Forum, to be held in São Paulo from November 3-5, 2025. The Forum will bring together a dynamic series of events across São Paulo, convening global leaders from government, business, finance, academia, and civil society.

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Bloomberg Philanthropies

Bloomberg Philanthropies Announces Themes and Initial Speakers for 2025 Global Forum

September 9, 2025

Returning to New York on September 24, alongside the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the Forum will bring together dozens of heads of state with CEOs and global leaders to explore the next era of global cooperation and identify ways to strengthen collaboration, unlock growth, and deliver real-world impact.

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Public Health

The Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety Announces Winners of Inaugural Speed Challenge

August 27, 2025

Bloomberg Philanthropies announced the eight winners of the first-ever Initiative for Global Road Safety Speed Challenge.

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Education

New National Study Finds Summer Boost Accelerates Learning for Second Consecutive Year

August 7, 2025

Bloomberg Philanthropies announced the results of a second annual report on the impact of Summer Boost, revealing significant academic improvements among participating students.

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Government Innovation

Bloomberg Philanthropies Expands International City Data Alliance with 15 New Municipalities Across the Americas

July 31, 2025

Bloomberg Philanthropies announced that 15 municipalities from across the Americas will join its City Data Alliance.

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Environment

The Earthshot Prize and Bloomberg Philanthropies Highlight Environmental Innovators Driving Impact Throughout London Climate Action Week

June 26, 2025

During the seventh annual London Climate Action Week, HRH Prince William and Michael R. Bloomberg convened business, philanthropic, and political leaders with Earthshot Prize innovators for four impact-led events designed to drive real action and momentum in repairing and restoring our planet’s health

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Government Innovation

Bloomberg Philanthropies Names 50 Global Finalists in 2025 Mayors Challenge

June 25, 2025

Bloomberg Philanthropies announced the 50 finalists of its latest Mayors Challenge, a competition to spur local government innovation that improves lives in cities around the world.

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Environment

Mayor of London and Bloomberg Philanthropies Announce £2.8 Million Joint Investment to Expand Pioneering Air Quality Programme Breathe London

June 24, 2025

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and Michael R. Bloomberg, U.N. Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Climate Ambition and Solutions and Founder of Bloomberg L.P. and Bloomberg Philanthropies, have announced a £2.8m joint investment for the next phase of the pioneering air quality monitoring programme Breathe London.

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Environment

COP30 Presidency and Bloomberg Philanthropies Announce the COP30 Local Leaders Forum in Rio de Janeiro to Elevate Local Climate Action

June 24, 2025

The COP30 Presidency and Bloomberg Philanthropies announced the COP30 Local Leaders Forum, a three-day gathering to be held in Rio de Janeiro from November 3-5.

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Public Health

Bloomberg Philanthropies Recognizes Governments and NGOs in Six Countries for Exceptional Efforts to Combat Tobacco Use  

June 23, 2025

WHO Global Ambassador for Noncommunicable Diseases and Injuries Michael R. Bloomberg announced the winners of the 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Awards for Global Tobacco Control, which celebrate significant strides made in implementing proven measures to curb tobacco use, the world’s leading cause of preventable death.

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