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Hugo Boss Foundation Enters Strategic Partnership With Global Mangrove Alliance

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 16:45:01 EST

The HUGO BOSS Foundation is partnering with the Global Mangrove Alliance (GMA), a coalition of organizations dedicated to mangrove conservation. By integrating the knowledge of local communities, the GMA seeks to restore mangrove habitats and enhance their resilience to climate change. Launched in 2023, the HUGO BOSS Foundation is driven by the purpose to be “Bold for the Planet”, supporting climate and environmental protection initiatives around the world. - - The Global Mangrove Alliance...

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- How Meta's Data Centers Support American Energy, Jobs, the Environment, and Local Communities

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 16:04:53 EST

Takeaways - - - • The AI race is about the future of US economic power and national security. Meta is playing its part, investing billions of dollars in job-creating infrastructure across the US. - • Over the last 15 years, we've supported the communities where we have data centers through responsible energy use, jobs and workforce development, water and environmental stewardship, and philanthropic giving. - - • We pay the full costs of our data centers' energy and water use so they aren'...

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The Grand D�ner du Louvre

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 16:00:06 EST

The Mus�e du Louvre welcomed nearly 300 distinguished guest who gathered in support of the institution for the latest edition of its annual Grand D�ner. - - With the renewed support of Visa, founding partner of the Grand D�ner, which has committed to accompany the Louvre for the next three editions by financing its organisation, this year's reception was held in the Daru Gallery, at the foot of the Winged Victory of Samothrace. On the theme of ' Le Louvre, la nuit', guests were offered a un...

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Ford Foundation Appoints Jason W. Ingle to Board of Trustees

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 01:27:04 EST

The Ford Foundation announced the election of Jason W. Ingle to its Board of Trustees. Mr. Ingle is the founder and managing partner of Third Nature Investments and the great-great-grandson of Henry Ford. - - Francisco G. Cigarroa, Chair of the Ford Foundation Board of Trustees, said, “We are excited to welcome Jason as our newest trustee at the Ford Foundation. His commitment, experience, and unique perspective will be highly valuable to the foundation and its mission for a more just and...

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January 2026: The month when the rains would not stop

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 05:53:02 EST

January 2026 began with water everywhere. Across southern Africa, Europe and parts of North Africa, rivers burst their banks. Roads vanished. Homes flooded. Camps were cut off. - - Scientists say this kind of heavy, slow-moving rain is more likely in a hotter world. - - A warmer atmosphere holds more moisture. When storms stall, they can dump huge volumes of rain in a short time. Climate scientists have warned for years that global warming will load the dice toward heavier downpours. - - ...

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Here are the Top 20 finalists for the Global Change Award 2026

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 03:15:46 EST

The Global Change Award backs bold early-stage ideas, championing changemakers who question existing models and develop solutions that benefit both people and the planet. - - This year's finalists take on some of the textile industry's most complex challenges. Some are cutting reliance on fossil-based inputs and rethinking production efficiency. Others are unlocking scalable recycling pathways or embedding digital intelligence into factories to reduce waste and energy use. - - The 20 finalis...

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“Are We Cooked?”: New Greenpeace report warns of ready meals flooded with microplastics and toxic chemicals

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:24:21 EST

Heating plastic-packaged ready meals and takeaways in the microwave or oven can release hundreds of thousands of micro- and nanoplastic particles along with a cocktail of toxic chemicals directly into food, according to a new Greenpeace International analysis of peer-reviewed science. - - The report, Are We Cooked? The Hidden Health Risks of Plastic-Packaged Ready Meals, reviewed 24 recent scientific studies and finds that convenience food items marketed as “safe-to heat” are in fact poten...

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Kering ranks first in the WWF NAT40, leading CAC 40 companies in addressing nature related issues

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:36:49 EST

WWF France publishes the NAT 40 index for the first time, an independent assessment of how CAC 40 companies are addressing nature-related issues. Based on an analysis of the 2024 CSRD reports, the study reveals that Kering is the only one company who scored above the average. - - WWF's independent index benchmarks companies' maturity on nature-related European reporting standards – pollution, water, biodiversity and circular economy – through five key components of “nature transition plans”...

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Meet the experts shaping GCA 2026

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 01:22:10 EST

This year, the Global Change Award received more than 450 ideas from 81 countries across six continents. Finding early-stage innovation is central to GCA's mission: backing bold thinkers at the moment their ideas are still taking shape, when philanthropic support can make the biggest difference. - - To identify ideas with the strongest potential to contribute to systems change, the Expert Panel draws on expertise from across the textile industry – including science, technology, manufactur...

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Airbnb Community Fund donates nearly $10M to 130+ nonprofits globally

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:31:25 EST

Key Takeaways - - - • The Airbnb Community Fund will distribute $100M to communities through 2030. - • In the Fund's fifth year, over 130 organizations across 25 countries are receiving nearly $10M USD in donations. - • Donations support organizations working on economic empowerment, sustainable and rural tourism, environmental sustainability, and other issues. - - - - Airbnb is pleased to announce the latest recipients of the Airbnb Community Fund, which include more than 130 organizat...

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ICYMI: Ford Foundation's Heather Gerken and Knight Foundation's Maribel P�rez Wadsworth Discuss Philanthropy's Role In Safeguarding Democracy at Knight Media Forum 2026

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:24:14 EST

At a moment when the First Amendment is under threat, Knight Foundation President and CEO Maribel P�rez Wadsworth sat down with Heather Gerken, president of the Ford Foundation and one of the nation's leading constitutional scholars, for a timely conversation on the state of democracy, civic engagement and the role of philanthropy in this critical moment. - - Held today at the 19th annual Knight Media Forum (KMF26), the discussion examined the responsibilities institutions have to strengt...

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Penguin Random House Partners with Inkluded to Expand Access to Publishing Careers

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:07:03 EST

Penguin Random House has announced a new partnership with Inkluded, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering diversity and expanding access within the publishing industry. The collaboration reflects our continued commitment to building a more inclusive and equitable publishing ecosystem. - - As part of the partnership, Penguin Random House has made a donation in support of Inkluded's educational and professional development initiatives. This contribution will help sustain progra...

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Five Projects Selected by Ruta N and Toyota Mobility Foundation Support Inclusive Mobility in Medell�n

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:46:06 EST

- - • The call for proposals received submissions from six countries and has advanced to a pilot phase featuring technological, social, and community-based solutions. - - - - - • The initiative aims to improve mobility for people with reduced mobility in the Manrique and Aranjuez districts, which have the highest number of residents with physical disabilities in the city. - - - Ruta N and Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) have announced the five projects selected to develop solutions th...

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From words to action: Governments must use the UN tax talks to deliver fair global tax rules and climate finance

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:41:08 EST

As the fourth round of UN Tax Convention negotiations concluded on Friday, governments face a defining choice: seize this once-in-a-generation opportunity to reform global tax rules so they work for people and planet – or retreat to defending systems that are failing to deliver fairness, justice and adequate revenues for combating the most pressing challenges of today.[1] - - Nina Stros, Global Senior Policy Expert at Greenpeace International's Political Unit, said: - - “This round of UN T...

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Doja Cat to Headline Global Citizen's Move Afrika 2026 Tour in Rwanda and South Africa This March

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:38:06 EST

Global Citizen, the world's largest movement to end extreme poverty, announced that Grammy ® award-winning global superstar Doja Cat will headline the third edition of Move Afrika, the ground-breaking music touring circuit led by international artists fueling Africa's creative economy. Entering its third year, the 2026 edition of Move Afrika will continue to expand across Africa. Rwanda will serve as a host country, joined by South Africa, as the tour continues to expand, crea...

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A Legacy in Blue: Celebration of Chelsea history raises £30k for Foundation

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:20:56 EST

The Great Hall was transformed into a living timeline of some of the club's proudest moments, anchored by a giant lion statue at the helm, symbolising the courage, strength and pride that have defined Chelsea FC through the decades. - - Club Chelsea members took a journey through Chelsea's history via immersive photo installations celebrating iconic eras and silverware. Highlights included a replica of Ted Drake's office, anchored by the club's first league trophy, a retro living room where...

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Forever Blue – nostalgia publication launched

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:03:07 EST

With approximately one million people in the UK living with dementia, many Chelsea families are affected by the disease. We recognise that a diagnosis does not suddenly stop someone's love for their club, and although getting to a match may become difficult, a new publication is designed to help maintain the connection. - - Forever Blue is a biannual magazine available for free, to all our supporters living with dementia. Over the past year, we have carefully collated stories and inform...

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Wiley and International Society of Automation (ISA) Partner to Scale Publishing Content on Automation in Response to Rapid Industry Growth

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:45:15 EST

Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence for the advancement of scientific discovery, innovation and learning, and the International Society of Automation (ISA), the leading professional society for automation, today announced a strategic co-publishing partnership designed to expand global access to ISA's authoritative technical and educational publishing content. - - ISA chose to partner with Wiley to better serve the automation community a...

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New strategic national workforce initiative unlocks thousands of skilled jobs to strengthen American water infrastructure

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:59:04 EST

- - • Veolia Workforce Academy North America breaks down barriers to entry for water sector jobs, and helps train anyone to earn state licenses and enter rewarding full-time careers protecting America's water and wastewater resources. - • Free online training program will help the American water sector hire more than 10,000 new workers every year to ensure access to high-quality water as earlier generations retire. - • Unique digital workforce program expands nationwide access to so...

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TIME and Ally Financial Name 2026 Dealer of the Year

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 08:38:30 EST

David Wright, president of Dave Wright Nissan Subaru in Hiawatha, Iowa, was named the 2026 TIME Dealer of the Year at the 109th National Automotive Dealers Association (NADA) Show. Now in its 57th year, the award is recognized as one of the auto industry's highest honors. - - Wright was selected for his remarkable leadership in the automotive industry and his longstanding dedication to community service. He has fostered a culture built around people and community impact and has been recogni...

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