"Asia stands at the crossroads of opportunity and responsibility, uniquely positioned to lead the global climate action movement." - Natalye Paquin, RF Chief Operating Officer As we wrapped up #AsiaXchange, we announced that the 2025 cohort of the Big Bets Climate Fellowship will be in the Asia Pacific region. Through the Fellowship, we will equip these leaders with the skills and mindset to advance their climate solutions. Learn more about AsiaXchange and the Big Bets Climate Fellowship: https://lnkd.in/eGyGfz2Q
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At #AsiaXchange, we brought together partners, grantees, and stakeholders to discuss ways we can advance Asia's green growth and fortify the region's resilience against climate change. To do so, we need to support people-centered efforts that can impact frontline communities in the region. That's why today we announced that the next cohort of the Big Bets Climate Fellowship will be in the Asia Pacific. This new cohort will work on innovative solutions that advance the region's resilience against climate change. To learn more and be part of the community, visit: https://lnkd.in/ecPMHshH
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During #ClimateWeekNYC, The Rockefeller Foundation, The Nature Conservancy and Salesforce hosted leaders from the corporate and philanthropic sectors, project developers, and investors to explore how carbon projects can and are creating positive outcomes for people and nature. American Forests, Fundação SOS Mata Atlântica, the National Indian Carbon Coalition, and The Nature Conservancy shared successes and opportunities for collaboration to advance a global vision for high-quality nature and carbon portfolios. By centering community voices and working across sectors, we can help the system evolve to better capture the ecosystem value that nature provides. To learn more about our innovative finance work, visit: https://lnkd.in/eVxQPQmB
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That’s a wrap on #UNGA79. Check out our #UNGAxRF convening page to relive all of our announcements, key moments, and events. See you next year! https://lnkd.in/ex44bxNy
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Responsible for a third of global greenhouse gas emissions, the impact of our food systems is one of the world’s biggest environmental challenges. This #UNGA79, we put global food systems on the agenda to ensure that we can meet the Paris Climate Agreement. By bringing together investors, producers, donors, governments, and philanthropists, we can accelerate food systems transformation to be regenerative and fight climate change. #UNGAxRF #ClimateWeekNYC
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Yesterday we convened a pivotal event co-hosted with the Global Alliance for the Future of Food calling for partners to coordinate resources and investments that fuel regenerative and agroecological transitions. 🌾♻️🌿 The event brought together philanthropic, public, and private partners committed to improving our planet through long-term food systems transformation. With a focus on Brazil, Asia, East Africa, and the Midwest US, panelists and speakers highlighted that the health of our farmers, communities, and planet depends on our actions today. RF EVP Elizabeth Yee underscored the need for this transition: "The regenerative transformation is not the easy choice but it is the right one. It's the choice for farmers and their families. It's the choice for the most disadvantaged consumers, like the students who rely on school meals. And it's the choice for the health of our planet." By transitioning to regenerative agricultural systems, we can significantly enhance lives, safeguard biodiversity, and stabilize our climate. Learn more about our work on regenerative agriculture here: https://lnkd.in/eQZruecg Tonya Allen Philip Taylor, Ph.D. Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin Adidjatou HASSAN Sara Farley Roy Steiner
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During #UNGA79, we had the privilege of hosting African First Ladies representing eight countries from OAFLAD, for a roundtable on climate-resilient school meals at The Graduate Center, City University of New York. 🌍🌱 First ladies H.E Mama Rachael Ruto, Fatima Maada Bio, Zita Nyangue Oligui Nguema, Sen Oluremi Tinubu, Monica Chakwera, Ana Dias Lourenço, Mariam Mwinyi, and Denise Nyakeru shared the meaningful work they are doing in their countries to expand school feeding programs and transform food systems to improve millions of children’s lives. The Rockefeller Foundation’s Elizabeth Yee, William Asiko, Betty Kibaara, and Roy Steiner underscored that sustainable school meal programs are crucial, they increase school enrollment, reduce dropout rates, and enhance overall academic performance. They can also be a climate solution – with the potential to drive demand for climate-resilient, regeneratively produced agriculture. “The role of the First Ladies can be as catalysts for change, and we hope we can be a partner in that endeavor,” said Roy Steiner, Food Vice President. Learn more about the event: https://lnkd.in/e9GVCpna
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The Food System Game Changers Lab convened 505 participants from 85 countries who spent 13 weeks collaborating on 24 collective food systems innovations. It grew out of a need to include their frontline voices in the U.N. Food Systems Summit, held during the U.N. General Assembly in 2021. It also created a climate warrior in Ledama Masidza of Kenya. Masidza and the members of his group from Brazil, Canada, Fiji, and Nigeria have continued their work. They’ve taken the name LIFT – Local and Indigenous Food Transformation – and are focused on helping Indigenous communities to fight food insecurity in the face of climate change. Learn more about their work: https://lnkd.in/dg_2Rc-q
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Changing the way we produce our food is a critical element to combating climate change. Currently food production is responsible for: 🚜 ⅓ of greenhouse gas emissions 🌾 86% of biodiversity loss 💧 70% of freshwater use Here at The Rockefeller Foundation we’re optimistic that solutions are out there. Hear from our VP, Food Sara Farley on how this #UNGA79 we’re bringing together investors, producers, governments and philanthropy to accelerate change. #UNGAxRF
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🌐 UNGAxRF Daily Update: During #UNGA79, we focused on the nexus of climate and health and launched a new report highlighting an action plan to help cities protect health in the era of climate change. Here are some the highlights 👇 #ClimateWeekNYC