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NEWS | February 2, 2026

New Lancet Study Warns of Global Health Setbacks

A new peer-reviewed study published in The Lancet Global Health by ISGlobal, with support from The Rockefeller Foundation, shows how severe cuts to global aid could reverse decades of health gains across 93 countries if action is not taken.

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A New Partnership To Embed Learning in Transition Minerals Policymaking

A new learning platform enables Global South countries to share real-time experiences and co-develop best practices for managing transition mineral resources while protecting communities and driving economic development.

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Designing a Better World — Together

COP30 underscored the urgency of the climate crisis while revealing a clear path forward: climate-smart development, empowered local leadership, and transformed finance systems that integrate adaptation and mitigation to build resilient communities and economies.

Latin America and Caribbean

How Nuclear Power Can Reduce the Cost of Clean Energy Abundance in Emerging Economies

Nuclear power can reduce clean energy system costs by 2-31% in developing countries by complementing renewables and dramatically lowering the need for expensive solar capacity, storage, and transmission infrastructure.

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From our initial grant to the American Red Cross a century ago, The Rockefeller Foundation’s history is marked by bold initiatives, breakthroughs, and unique partnerships, driving transformative change toward a more equitable and resilient world.

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