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.

Bloomberg Philanthropies announced that 16 U.S. cities have achieved 2021 What Works Cities certification, which evaluates the degree to which city leaders are using data to inform policy and funding decisions.

The G20’s announcement supporting global implementation of the TCFD framework recognizes the importance of a coordinated approach to climate risk disclosure and adds new momentum to the effort to address the economic risks of climate change.

Bloomberg Philanthropies announced new partnerships with six global cities aimed at accelerating digital transformation to improve the lives of residents and boost recovery from the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Bloomberg Philanthropies announced the 50 Champion Cities, representing the boldest urban innovations of the past year that will advance to the finalist stage of the 2021 Global Mayors Challenge, a worldwide innovation competition that encourages and spreads the cities’ most promising ideas.