Neary’s is a New York institution – and one of my favorite spots for dinner – because Jimmy was a New York legend. There was no end to his hard work and hospitality, and no containing his smile and storytelling.

The Earthshot Prize today announced that leading climate action advocate Michael R. Bloomberg, the U.N. Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Climate Ambition and Solutions, founder of Bloomberg L.P. and Bloomberg Philanthropies and 108th mayor of New York City, has been appointed as the Global Advisor to the Winners of The Earthshot Prize. In this role, Bloomberg will draw on his global network of government, business and philanthropic leaders and harness the resources and expertise within his company and philanthropy to help scale and replicate the Prize Winners’ solutions.

The Earthshot Prize will recognize innovators and pioneers each year, providing at least 50 solutions to the world’s environmental problems by 2030.

Michael R. Bloomberg, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Climate Ambition and Solutions, met with Colombian President Iván Duque in New York City today.

Michael R. Bloomberg, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Climate Ambition and Solutions, met with Palauan President Surangel Whipps, Jr. in New York City today. Bloomberg and President Whipps exchanged views on topics of common interest, including climate change and ocean protection.

Designed to catalyze additional climate actions from public, private and civil society actors around the world, Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies will unveil dozens of climate and environment focused investments, partnerships, capacity-building and educational efforts over the next eight weeks in the lead-up to November.

Drowning kills more than 80,000 children globally each year and is one of the top ten causes of death for people under 25 in every region of the world. These deaths are especially unacceptable because they can be prevented with relatively simple measures.

The pandemic has done immense harm to students. Getting kids back to class should top everyone’s agenda.

If more governments and businesses take bold action, we can still avoid the worst impacts of climate change and build a better future for our children and grandchildren.

Merengue king – and mayor – Johnny Ventura was a legend whose music and public service both reflected his love of the Dominican Republic.