France and Bloomberg Philanthropies Announce U.N. Ocean Conference Partnership to Advance Global Ocean Conservation Efforts
September 24, 2024
The Government of France and Bloomberg Philanthropies announced a partnership to support the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, in June 2025 co-hosted by France and Costa Rica.
Read moreThe Earthshot Prize and Bloomberg Philanthropies Unite Global Leaders, Investors, and Activists to Propel Climate Solutions, Scale Resilient Innovations, and Celebrate Environmental Champions
September 24, 2024
The Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit unveiled the 2024 Earthshot Prize Finalists while spotlighting the progress of past Finalists and Winners in scaling solutions to repair our planet by 2030.
Read moreRenewables Off Pace for Global Tripling But the Goal Is Still Within Reach
September 24, 2024
New report from BNEF, supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, reveals the first update since the tripling target was set at COP28, details what progress has been made and which regions and sectors need to invest most.
Read moreMichael R. Bloomberg and Climate Leaders Across the U.S. Commend President Biden’s Exceptional Climate Legacy at New York Climate Week
September 24, 2024
A longstanding champion of climate action, Mike Bloomberg celebrates President Biden and his Administration for implementing bold, transformative policies that have significantly advanced global efforts to combat climate change and helped turbocharge climate initiatives led by Bloomberg Philanthropies and its partners worldwide.
Read moreTask Force on Fiscal Policy for Health Releases New Report: Increasing Health Taxes Could Raise US$3.7 Trillion Over The Next Five Years
September 24, 2024
The Task Force on Fiscal Policy for Health today released a new report, “Health Taxes: A Compelling Policy for the Crises of Today,” showing that if all countries increased their excise taxes to raise prices of tobacco, alcohol and sugary beverages by 50%, it would generate US$3.7 trillion in additional revenue over five years.
Read moreBloomberg Philanthropies Announces the Return of the Bloomberg Global Business Forum on September 24 in New York City
September 12, 2024
The forum will focus on aligning governments and businesses around the risks and opportunities impacting global markets, such as climate change, trade, and digitalization.
Read moreThe Earthshot Prize and Bloomberg Philanthropies Announce Initial Speakers for the Third Annual Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit
September 9, 2024
The Earthshot Prize and Bloomberg Philanthropies announced the first slate of speakers for The Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit on September 24, 2024, at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.
Read moreGovernments, Philanthropy, Businesses, Civil Society, Community Organizations, and Youth Leaders Come Together for the First-Ever Southeast Asia Climate Philanthropy Forum
September 4, 2024
Leaders across Southeast Asia came together at the first-ever Southeast Asia Climate Philanthropy Forum to discuss ways to accelerate Southeast Asia’s transition to a clean, prosperous, and healthy future.
Read moreBloomberg Philanthropies and the Aspen Institute Announce Bloomberg CityLab 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico
September 3, 2024
Bloomberg CityLab 2024 will convene more than 500 mayors and leading policymakers, innovators, and creatives in Mexico City in October.
Read moreBloomberg Philanthropies Announces Largest-Ever Gift to the Nation’s Four Historically Black Medical Schools
August 6, 2024
Bloomberg Philanthropies announced a new $600 million gift to help bolster the endowments of the nation’s four historically Black medical schools: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science, Howard University College of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, and Morehouse School of Medicine. Seed funding will also be given to support the creation of the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine, a new medical school in New Orleans.
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