The Earthshot Prize and Bloomberg Philanthropies to Host Second Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit on September 19 in New York City
July 19, 2023
The Earthshot Prize and Bloomberg Philanthropies announced they will co-host the second Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit on September 19, 2023, in New York City with the founder of The Earthshot Prize, Prince William, expected to attend.
Read moreBloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative Announces Seventh Class of Mayors
July 17, 2023
As cities find themselves on the frontlines of addressing increasingly global challenges, the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative today announced the seventh class of 40 mayors and 80 senior municipal leaders from their cities who will participate in the yearlong professional management training program.
Read moreBloomberg Philanthropies Announces 17 U.S. Cities Are Finalists in Public Art Challenge
June 28, 2023
Bloomberg Philanthropies announced 17 U.S. cities are finalists to receive grants of up to $1 million each as part of the Public Art Challenge, a program launched in 2014 to support temporary public art projects that address an urgent civic issue.
Read moreNew Report Provides Educators a Roadmap for Successfully Teaching Global Competency to Students
June 27, 2023
Global Cities released its newest report to guide evaluators and teachers interested in determining how well students are demonstrating global competency learning in any program or classroom.
Read moreMichael R. Bloomberg and Sadiq Khan Launch $30M Breathe Cities Initiative to Take Clean Air Global
June 26, 2023
Michael R. Bloomberg, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Climate Ambition and Solutions and founder of Bloomberg Philanthropies, and London Mayor and C40 Chair Sadiq Khan announced the launch of Breathe Cities to break down barriers to action and ensure communities around the world have access to clean air.
Read more“Made in NY” Production Assistant Training Program Creates Career Pathways for Low-Income, BIPOC, and Women in Film & TV Industry, New Study Shows
June 22, 2023
Bloomberg Philanthropies and Brooklyn Workforce Innovations released the “Made in NY” Production Assistant Training Program Evaluation and Impact Study detailing the impact and benefits from this innovative workforce training program. The report was authored by Buro Happold and illustrates that investing in early career development in the production industry creates conditions for well-paying jobs and increases opportunities for underrepresented communities to be a part of this iconic industry.
Read moreResults For America Awards Seven Cities in North and South America with Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Certification for Exceptional Use of Data
June 21, 2023
Results for America announced seven new cities, including the first-ever cities in South America, have been awarded the Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Certification for exceptional use of data to inform policy decisions, allocate funding, improve services, evaluate program effectiveness, and engage residents.
Read moreTen Global Cities Named Winners of the Bloomberg Initiative for Cycling Infrastructure
June 2, 2023
In recognition of World Bike Day, Bloomberg Philanthropies announced the first-ever winners of the Bloomberg Initiative for Cycling Infrastructure (BICI), with ten global cities receiving support to build innovative cycling infrastructure and sustainable mobility options for their residents.
Read moreBloomberg Philanthropies’ Investment in Women’s Economic Independence Increased Income and Assets for Hundreds of Thousands of Women in Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Nigeria
May 31, 2023
Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Women’s Economic Development Initiative shared that an independent third-party evaluation conducted and published by Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) shows the efficacy and replicability of its program, which since 2007 has invested in women’s economic independence by helping women develop marketable skills in high-demand industries.
Read moreBloomberg Philanthropies and the International Renewable Energy Agency Announce COP28 Partnership to Help Accelerate the Global Energy Transition
May 22, 2023
Bloomberg Philanthropies and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) announced a new COP28 partnership to turbocharge clean energy deployment and capital mobilization in emerging markets and developing economies.
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