How are land-based coral farmers fighting the climate crisis? Can public art help prevent car crashes and protect pedestrians? How can we help students catch up after the pandemic? Find those answers and more below, as we look at some of our latest initiatives in this Impact Newsletter. — Bloomberg Philanthropies P.S. — If you know someone who might enjoy regular updates about our work to make the world a better place, they can sign-up here.
In an Earth Day episode of our Follow the Data podcast, we speak with Sam Teicher, chief reef officer and co-founder of Coral Vita, one of the winners of the Earthshot Prize. Launched by Prince William and the Royal Foundation, with support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Earthshot Prize seeks out innovative climate solutions from around the world, and provides winners with funding to build on their work. Coral Vita is a land-based coral farming operation in the Bahamas that grows climate-resilient coral species in an effort to restore lost reefs and the critical habitats they provide. Last year, Mike was named Global Advisor to the Earthshot Prize winners to help them scale and replicate their cutting-edge solutions.
The Bloomberg Philanthropies Asphalt Art Initiative was designed to use color and creativity to breathe new life into city streets — but the benefits go beyond revitalizing public spaces. A new study shows that intersection murals and crosswalk art can also meaningfully improve safety for drivers and pedestrians. In one study, 17 Asphalt Art sites that have been in place for at least two years saw a dramatic reduction in motor vehicle crash rates. And in related news, Asphalt Art is expanding in Europe! We recently opened applications for Asphalt Art grants and interested cities can apply on our website.
| | In a recent New York Times story on the difficulty of gathering accurate health information, Dr. Jennifer Ellis, who leads our Data for Health program, discusses how Bloomberg Philanthropies is helping low- and middle-income countries increase health data collection.
Accurate data is critical to identifying major health threats, and developing effective interventions and long-term policy solutions. Read more → |
Photo Spotlight The Hands to Heritage project, a collaboration between Bloomberg Philanthropies, Gahaya Links, and Nest, connects Gullah basket weavers in South Carolina with a Rwandan basket weaving community created following the devastating genocide. At an exhibit hosted by Bloomberg Philanthropies in Charleston, South Carolina, our Women's Economic Development lead Verna Eggleston joined Mayor John Tecklenburg and others to unveil peace and reconciliation baskets woven by master weavers from South Carolina and Rwanda. Learn more →  
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