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Global Cities, Inc. launches its Digital Classroom in BarcelonaGlobal Cities, Inc., a program of Bloomberg Philanthropies, recognized Barcelona as a major hub for Global Scholars, its international digital classroom, at an event for educators from the Catalan Regional Ministry of Education. Thanks to their efforts, 762 students in 22 of their schools are enrolled in Global Scholars —16 in Barcelona and two eac...
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Olafur Eliasson to Launch Major Public Artwork at UN Climate Summit in ParisAcclaimed visual artist Olafur Eliasson, in collaboration with distinguished geologist Minik Rosing, announced the upcoming launch of a major public artwork on display during the UN Climate Summit (COP21) in Paris. Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies and realised in partnership with creative sustainability charity Julie’s Bicycle, Ice Watch will...
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Canadian Cities Explore Additional Measures for Achieving Low Carbon FutureA new research report, “Low Carbon Futures in Canada: The Role of Urban Climate Change Mitigation” released today explores Canadian cities’ commitments to urban GHG emissions reduction efforts and outlines concrete opportunities for further action, including shifting focus beyond energy and enlisting federal support for these initiatives. The repor...
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Chinese Cities As Leaders in Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction EffortsA new research report – The Role of Chinese Cities in Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction - released today at the U.S. China Climate Leaders Summit in Los Angeles highlights the crucial role of Chinese cities in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction efforts and describes additional opportunities for urban climate action. The report, issued by the...
News Article
The New York Times: Bloomberg Philanthropies Gives $100 Million to Cornell TechCornell Tech, the applied sciences graduate school of Cornell University, is expected to announce a $100 million gift from Bloomberg Philanthropies on Tuesday to construct the first academic building on the school’s Roosevelt Island campus. That building will be called the Bloomberg Center, solidifying Cornell’s ties to former Mayor Michael R. Bloo...
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The economics of restoring fish populationsBy the Bloomberg Philanthropies Environment Team World Oceans Day is usually a time for us to get a glimpse of the oceans and the life within them, in all its variety and beauty. But this year, it should also be a time for us to brush up on our economics and do some business planning. Last week, just in time for World Oceans Day, a collection of...
Press ReleaseEducation
Global Cities Inc. Positioned for Expansion in WarsawGlobal Cities Inc., a Program of Bloomberg Philanthropies, is positioned for expansion in Warsaw after its successful launch of Global Scholars, the international e-classroom. A three-school pilot program took place during the 2014-2015 school year with the endorsement of Mayor Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz. Officials of Global Cities, Inc. met with prin...
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A big week for our oceansFrom the world’s tropical seas to the icy waters of the Arctic, and from the great salmon runs of the Pacific coast of North America to the rich waters of the Humboldt Current in the southern hemisphere and beyond, the world’s oceans provide people with food, livelihoods and strong cultural traditions. Today, nearly three billion people rely on the...
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Q and A with Brett Jenks, CEO and President of RareIn January 2014, we launched the Bloomberg Philanthropies Vibrant Oceans Initiative to promote reforms to restore fish populations and help meet the dietary needs of a growing global population. To meet this challenge, we selected three partners with distinct areas of expertise to carry out a comprehensive strategy: Rare to work with local communit...
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Bloomberg Philanthropies Highlights Urban Innovation Trends in Europe’s CitiesBloomberg Philanthropies and LSE Cities released Innovation in Europe’s Cities, a new report by LSE Cities on the way Europe’s cities continue to innovate out of the economic crisis and respond to the region’s pressing social, environmental, economic, and governance concerns. The report examines 155 submissions from the 2014 Bloomberg Philanthropie...