Jun 16 2020Blog PostA recent New York Times article chronicled how Elmhurst Hospital in Queens was besieged by …
Sep 20 2019Blog PostRegardless of climate, infrastructure is a basic need for human survival. By definition, infrastructure is …
Jul 08 2019Press ReleasesBrings Total Commitments Made In 2019 for Climate And Resilience To $40 Million ROTTERDAM, July 8, …
Apr 01 2019Press ReleasesNew Grant Marks Next Phase of The Rockefeller Foundation’s Leadership on Climate and Resilience NEW YORK, …
Dec 06 2018ReportThe world today is more densely populated and more interconnected than ever before, with more …
Dec 07 2017ReportFresh water is vital to human life and wellbeing. Along with food and shelter, it …
Nov 30 2017InitiativeA third of the natural disasters that have occurred around the world in the last three decades have been in Asia. Asia’s cities—among the areas in the world most vulnerable to climate change events—are growing rapidly: By 2025, 30 of the world’s megacities, or urban areas with populations exceeding 10 million, will be in Asia. Yet by mid-century, the region could face annual disaster losses exceeding $19 billion.- Nov 30 2017InitiativeCommunities and entire nations around the globe are faced with recurring shocks and stresses that are only increasing in frequency and magnitude—from coastal storms to pandemics to civil conflict. While there are many actors helping to respond to immediate crises, these interventions have traditionally focused on relief and rebuilding, or on longer-term development, without planning for unforeseen shocks and stresses. As a result, $1 of every $3 spent in development assistance is wasted.
Aug 02 2017Blog PostThis post originally appeared on Zilient.org. Over the past decade, the notion of resilience has emerged …
Jul 24 2017SpeechesAs delivered at Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York City on Monday, July 24, 2017. Thank you, …