This month, as the United Nations General Assembly hosted its 78th session to assess our global advancement toward the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, our dedication to #MakingOpportunityUniversal grows stronger than ever.
It’s the age of climate decision. And thinking outside the box is critical to achieving progress on our most urgent priority: tackling climate change and its impacts for the well-being of humanity.
That’s why The Rockefeller Foundation announced a commitment of $1 billion over the next five years to ignite transformative actions to slow or reverse climate change.
To achieve that, we’ll rely on potent collaborations to drive innovative change. In this quarter’s Matter of Impact, we’ve gathered remarkable stories of change fueled by dynamic alliances—harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, reducing carbon emissions via local food purchases, delivering clean, reliable energy to rural India, and more.
Join us in celebrating — and sharing — the inspiring work of these featured grantees.
Featured Stories
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Human Impact
It took optimism, persistence, and creativity to create Smart Power India. This is the five-part story of that complex journey.
By Masha Hamilton
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Human Impact
Deep Medicine Circle brings a holistic approach to harvesting and sharing nourishing food using regenerative farming practices that honor farmers as stewards of the land.
By Masha Hamilton
03
Field Note
In India, ARTPARK is breaking new ground in uniting with policy implementers to create an early warning system that allows public health officials to respond proactively to dengue outbreaks—and that’s just the beginning.
By Masha Hamilton
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Human Impact
An ambitious climate law passed in Minnesota focuses on climate justice and community solar. How did they do it? And what does it mean for communities like the Powderhorn Park neighborhood, where George Floyd was killed?
By Masha Hamilton
05
Blueprint
The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is focused on purchasing local food for it T-Rex café--to the benefit of visitors, farmers, and the planet itself.
By Masha Hamilton
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Blog Post
Does Artificial Intelligence (AI) have a role in helping fight human-caused climate change? Maybe, is the …
By Deepali Khanna