Bloomberg Philanthropies aims to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. The funder utilises a data-driven approach grounded in its founder's business and municipal experience. Funding is concentrated in five core areas: Arts, Education, Environment, Government Innovation, and Public Health. It also supports special Founder's Projects, including a Women's Economic Development Initiative focused on vocational training and market access.
The days, meetings and moments this funder spoke to in its 2026 publications. Pick a month to read what they said, in their own words.
Summit or meeting
Local Climate Action Summit
The funder highlights the role of mayors in addressing the climate crisis, emphasizing their efforts in preparing, responding to, and recovering from climate-related disasters during the summit.
“At the Local Climate Action Summit during #LCAW2026, Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr reminded us that mayors are on the front lines of the climate crisis—helping communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from climate-related disasters.”
The funder discusses the need for stronger partnerships and faster action on climate progress, highlighting a panel discussion at the Local Climate Action Summit during London Climate Action Week 2026.
“At the Local Climate Action Summit during #LCAW2026, Gina McCarthy, Simon Stiell, Ana Toni, and Antha N. Williams explored how stronger partnerships across national, state and local governments can deliver lasting results for communities around the world.”
The funder highlights the importance of ambitious climate action for building resilient cities, emphasizing collaboration, long-term thinking, and community involvement.
“At the Local Climate Action Summit during #LCAW2026, Teresa Ribera shared why ambitious climate action is essential to building more resilient cities. From working with nature rather than against it to ensuring communities have a voice in shaping their future, her message was clear: building resilience requires collaboration, long-term thinking, and action at every level.”
The funder highlights the role of cities and regions in driving climate progress and discusses turning climate commitments into action at the Local Climate Action Summit during London Climate Action Week 2026.
“At the Local Climate Action Summit during #LCAW2026, leaders including Mark Watts of C40 Cities, Valérie Pécresse of Région Ile de France, Oleksandr Syenkevych, City Mayor of Mykolaiv, and Ulf Jaeckel discussed what it takes to turn climate commitments into action - from mobilizing investment and strengthening resilience to advancing the clean energy transition.”
The funder highlights the role of the Partnership for Healthy Cities in helping cities implement public health policies to prevent disease and protect residents. The initiative is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, WHO, and Vital Strategies.
“Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies in partnership with World Health Organization and Vital Strategies, the Partnership for Healthy Cities is helping cities around the world put proven public health policies into action—preventing disease, protecting residents, and building healthier, safer communities.”
