This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. To avert the worst effects of climate change, global greenhouse gas emissions should fall at faster rates than they have risen for over a century. Economies must essentially turn on…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A question hangs over the end of lockdown, and whether, with respect to the climate crisis, we fall back into old habits or rebuild better. In either case, business has…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. On April 13, 2021, the ICLEI World Congress will host a session featuring innovative leaders from across the world on sustainability, equity, and issues citizens care about on a personal and global…
Podcasts have been helping high school senior Maggie Borgen cope with stress during the pandemic. So she decided to make her own, sharing her advice and reflections on the student…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. While earthquakes are not climate-driven, the damage they cause is similar to that of extreme weather, and this example demonstrates the importance of openly sharing data. Indeed, there are big…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. India’s evolving Technical and Vocational Education and Training ecosystem (TVET) faced many challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of the national lockdown, organisations had to remain shut for 7-8 months, until…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Like the rest of the nation, small businesses across the South have faced unprecedented challenges since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of them saw demand drop and had…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Our hypothesis that nonprofits would thrive with longer, larger, and more flexible grants had not only been proven—it defied our expectations. What started as an experiment to reimagine philanthropy has become…
SVCF’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) Strategic Initiative is comprised of three prongs: catalyzing philanthropic investment, activating leadership and supporting learn and action in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. In…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Many families have faced challenges paying rent during the pandemic, and landlords, especially mom-and-pop landlords, have struggled to make their housing payments as their rental income decreased. The pandemic has disproportionately affected low-income…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Four in five high school seniors have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, according to a new survey by consultancy EAB. It polled 15,291 students, 40% of whom were seniors. However,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Many organizations, regardless of industry, are often so focused on their immediate tasks that they don’t find the time to take a step back and see how their activities impact…