The Rockefeller Foundation

Our President Rajiv J. Shah is in India this week to see the country’s innovative electrification effort that is driving their energy revolution. These efforts are benefiting Indians around the country, creating more than 1 million jobs. Beyond access and jobs, renewable power is enhancing education, health access, and even increased income opportunities. The Indian government is pursuing a goal of deploying 500 gigawatts of renewable energy in the years ahead. To ensure its people have access to renewable electricity, India has become a leader in public, private, and philanthropic partnerships that are advancing a worldwide energy revolution. Read more about this effort in Raj's latest Hindustan Times op-ed: https://lnkd.in/eNfgkpXK

RF president Rajiv J. Shah spoke to The Economic Times about the "Green Power Gap" - the renewable energy capacity needed in developing countries to reach climate goals. Closing the gap requires significantly more investment and collaboration than is happening now, but India is leading the way forward for the Global South by scaling transformative projects like battery energy storage, proving clean energy access can be affordable and equitable. Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/egtNxAbe

"Women are on the frontlines, but often not among the decision-makers" - Xiomara Acevedo. Meet Xiomara, a #BigBets Climate Fellow bringing women's voices to the forefront of climate policy. Why? - Women face disproportionate climate impacts. - Often primary caregivers, women offer vital insights into community vulnerabilities and needs. - Including women's perspectives leads to more equitable and effective practices. Discover how Xiomara and our other #BigBets Climate Fellows are reimagining climate solutions across Latin America and the Caribbean: https://lnkd.in/eBZycF-N #MatterOfImpact #BigBets #ClimateAction

In 2024, we worked with our partners and grantees, and established new and unlikely partnerships to ensure that we are advancing opportunity for people while tackling the climate crisis. As we head into 2025, we will continue supporting people-centered solutions that can increase access to nutritious, sustainable food, provide more economic growth through universal energy access, and strengthen health systems for communities around the world.

Farmers are the backbone of a sustainable future, but only 1% of U.S. farmland is certified organic. Why? Because traditional financing systems fail to meet their needs. We are stepping up to change that. Through investing in Mad Capital’s Perennial Fund II, together we are: 🌱 Providing farmers with the resources to transition to regenerative organic practices. 🌾 Supporting over 50 farming families on their sustainability journey. 🌍 Transforming 150,000+ acres into thriving, sustainable farmland. This is what bold, transformative change looks like. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eV6Gp4YY

🌾 Farmers play a vital role in creating a sustainable future, yet only 1% of U.S. farmland is certified organic. Why? Traditional financing often falls short of supporting their needs. We’re stepping up to help change that. Through our investment in Mad Capital’s Perennial Fund II, we’re: 🌱 Empowering farmers to adopt regenerative organic practices. 👨🌾 Supporting more than 50 farming families as they transition to sustainability. 🌍 Transforming 150,000+ acres into thriving, sustainable farmland. By investing in farmers, we’re investing in a healthier planet for everyone. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e6tcytV7

Climate change is killing us. From record-breaking heat waves to catastrophic floods, changing weather patterns are devastating lives and livelihoods, especially in vulnerable communities that have contributed the least to climate change. At The Rockefeller Foundation, we’re working to build resilient health systems that protect communities - especially the most vulnerable – from the health impacts of climate change. Learn about our work: https://lnkd.in/eDg3REpZ

If left unchecked, climate change could cost the global economy US$178 trillion over the next 50 years. We believe that investing in nature based solutions is critical for combating climate change and could be the tipping point that unlocks the catalytic capital needed. Learn about our work with investees MOMBAK and Mad Capital below 👇

We're #hiring a new Director, Global Compensation and Benefits in our New York, New York office. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/ebn4Q5y7

In 2024, our grantee The Global FoodBanking Network rescued over 95 million kilograms of food, reaching nearly 10 million people in 10 different countries. Food banks are essential in reducing food loss and waste and getting nutritious food to people facing hunger and food insecurity. Read about their impactful work in their annual report. 🥗 https://lnkd.in/eS_td_uX