The Rockefeller Foundation at UNGA and CGI
This year’s annual gathering in New York City for the opening of the UN General Assembly, and the Clinton Global Initiative, set the stage for government, civil society and business leaders to work together on the enduring, and emerging, agendas for joint action. Over the last decade, we’ve witnessed these sectors collaborating more and bringing complementary strengths.
The Rockefeller Foundation at Rio+20
Photo: Jonas Bendikson
The Rockefeller Foundation joined many of our grantees and partners in an effort to influence the direction of international development and cooperation, encouraging innovative action for tomorrow’s realities.
The Economist The World in 2012 Festival
The Economist's The World in 2012 Festival's lunch session, "The great mismatch: The future of jobs in 2012", was hosted by the Rockefeller Foundation. The foundation's president, Judith Rodin, gave the introductory remarks.
Climate Month
Climate Month is our recognition of the growing global concern around climate change and our efforts to highlight innovative resilience-building solutions. Cristina Rumbaitis Del Rio is at COP 17 — the UN Climate Change Conference in Durban, Sout Africa — and is reporting back.
Dr. Rodin's Visit to Singapore
Dr. Judith Rodin visited Singapore for a series of panels and roundtables at Impact Investment Exchange Asia (IIX) and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore.
Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting 2011
The Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting is held each September for global leaders to share ideas. Dr. Judith Rodin was a panelist on a special session discussing innovation on Thursday, September 22.
Launch of Women in the World Foundation
The Rockefeller Foundation is a partner with this new initiative to support women leaders and women’s groups globally. The event featured Dr. Judith Rodin, Meryl Streep, and Daily Beast founder Tina Brown, among others, honoring women and women's organizations.
ACCCRN Partners at the Asia-Pacific Housing Forum
The Rockefeller Foundation's ACCCRN partners (Asian Cities Climate Change Resilience Network) spoke at the Asia-Pacific Housing Forum in Bangkok, sharing their experience and practice. This event was an opportunity to showcase the newly launched ACCCRN website.
2010 India NGO Awards Ceremony
Heather Grady and Ashvin Dayaland helped celebrate the Resource Alliance's India NGO Awards in recognition of innovation, professionalism, and ethical standards in India’s nonprofit sector.
2011 Innovation Forum
The Innovation Forum convened inventive minds and presented awards to President Bill Clinton and other innovation leaders.
Judith Rodin Moderates Panel at CGI America
President of the Rockefeller Foundation led the "Energy Information and the Built Environment" panel at Clinton Global Initiative CGI America forum.
The Business of Climate Change: Opportunities in Adaptation and Resilience Building
The Rockefeller Foundation, the Asian Cities Climate Change Resilience Network (ACCCRN) and Intellecap co-hosted a gathering of business leaders to discuss how businesses can help vulnerable urban communities withstand the effects of climate change and build resilience.
Intelligent Cities Forum
The Rockefeller Foundation participated in a forum to explore the intersection of data, technology, and cities at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC