Bloomberg Philanthropies Announces New Program to Supercharge the Impact of UK Metro Mayors
December 9, 2025
As the United Kingdom advances its devolution agenda—transferring powers from central to local government including those related to infrastructure, economic development, and essential public services—Bloomberg Philanthropies announced a new training and capacity building initiative to help metro mayors and their Mayoral Strategic Authorities (MSAs) accelerate progress and turn newly devolved and broader powers into tangible results for residents.
Read moreGlobal Leaders Pledge US$ 1.9 Billion in Abu Dhabi to End Polio and Protect Children Worldwide
December 8, 2025
International leaders, philanthropists, and global health partners announced a collective US$ 1.9 billion to advance polio eradication.
Read moreCity Fund and Bloomberg Philanthropies Commit $20 Million to Transform Public Education Through HBCU-Charter School Partnerships
December 4, 2025
City Fund and Bloomberg Philanthropies announced a fund to support the creation of new public charter schools in partnership with historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). City Fund and Bloomberg Philanthropies are committing $10 million each, marking one of the largest coordinated efforts to foster K-12 and higher education partnerships with HBCUs.
Read moreMichael R. Bloomberg Launches Unprecedented End-to-End Global Methane Emissions Reduction Effort – From Space Detection to Rapid Response
November 6, 2025
A new investment will accelerate global efforts to cut methane emissions – one of the most potent greenhouse gases and air pollutants.
Read moreThousands 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.
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