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"The climate time-bomb is ticking.
We need to seize the opportunity to invest in credible innovations that can contribute to reaching our global targets," UN Secretary-General Ant ? nio Guterres said in March, when the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released its most recent scientific assessment.
The UN's Office of Innovation and partners, with help from members of the global investment community, have selected 24 young innovators to take part in UNICEF Innovation30, which aims to "accelerate proven, youth-driven innovative solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges related to climate change, the environment, and sustainability, and help advance progress toward climate-related Sustainable Development Goals," per a press release.
The innovators were chosen after independent climate scientists vetted more than 100 proposals against a robust set of criteria, including potential to contribute to climate change adaptation, positive impact on children, sustainability of the business, risk of doing harm, and patentable innovation, market setting, and competition.
Among the winners: Marybel Montoya Alvarez and Maria Isabel Gaviria, who have created a biodegradable, eco-friendly alternative to petroleum-based biosurfactants, the infamous components of cleaning products, cosmetics, and other consumer goods.
Others seek to improve soil conditions and crop yields in
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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Foundation: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Berkshire County has a higher concentration of nonprofits per capita as compared to other regions.This is evidence of higher levels of community engagement.There is a compelling idea or issue; there...more
Chinmay Pingulkar spearheaded a very successful multi-site community solar project across seven Lodi schools in New Jersey.The project's success would point toward the entire community solar industry...more
Foundation: Herbalife Family Foundation
The Herbalife Family Foundation has awarded a $70,000 grant to Koinonia Family Services.The Loomis-based nonprofit is committed to supporting foster youth andfamilies through trauma-informed care,...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Tompkins County
Students in an annual Philanthropic Leadership class distributed $58,900 in grants to local nonprofits.The course is designed to provide students with instruction and experience in philanthropic...more
How research launched a career focused on digital health innovation.The International Committee of the Red Cross's Javier Elkin discusses his personal journey from neuroscience research to government...more
A new risk atop ECRI's annual health tech hazards list: AI.The safety nonprofit says artificial intelligence models that aren't properly evaluated and deployed are a big concern for 2025.Others...more
Giving Tuesday results highlight important trends for nonprofit fundraisers.2024 and 2025 look to be solid years for growth in charitable giving.Nonprofits must embrace data-driven decision-making,...more
Street Company raised $10,000 at its inaugural fundraising gala last month.The gala featured a silent auction where attendees could place bids on curated gift baskets, local art pieces and a 65-inch...more
The Jean Kim Foundation's pallet shelter community in Lynnwood is officially closed.The company works to "end unsheltered homelessness and give people a fair chance at employment" The foundation has...more
Voter ID Information Cards are pocket-sized guides that provide insight on the acceptable forms of voter identification in each state.Voter ID laws disproportionately impact communities that are...more
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Herbalife Family Foundation
Community Foundation of Tompkins County
Arkansas Community Foundation
National Philanthropic Trust
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
California Endowment
Chicago Community Trust
Walton Family Foundation
Lilly Endowment
Community Foundation of St. Clair County
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HootSuite Sees User Growth among Social Enterprises
HootSuite CEO Ryan Holmes says “…social tools are getting more broadly adopted across organizations. It’s not just marketing anymore, it’s sales, public relations, human relations, everywhere.”
