News & Updates

Sustainable Development, China

Architecture 2030 Announces its ZERO Code for New Zero-Net-Carbon Building Construction

4/18/18

The new building construction code integrates cost-effective energy efficiency standards with renewable energy generation capabilities, resulting in zero net carbon buildings, a key component to help nations meet their Paris Agreement targets.
Peacebuilding, RBF

National Security Expert Sally Donnelly Joins the Fund as a Non-Resident Senior Fellow

4/12/18

With experience as a reporter on foreign affairs and work as a senior advisor to the Secretary of Defense, Ms. Donnelly will be an insightful thought partner in the Fund's support for innovative solutions to global challenges and conflict transformation.
RBF

Stephen Heintz to Co-Chair Commission on the Practice of Democratic Citizenship

4/3/18

RBF President Stephen Heintz will co-chair a project of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences to explore evolving concepts of citizenship and examine how citizens interact with democratic institutions in an effort to promote increased civic participation in the United States.
Peacebuilding

RBF President Joins National Security Figures in Calling for U.S. to Preserve Iran Deal

3/27/18

More than 100 current and former military officers, senior government officials, and other national security figures issued a public statement today urging the United States to maintain its commitment to the Iran Deal.
2018 Richard Rockefeller Fellows

Oma Lee (left) and Danxi Shen (right), the 2018 Richard Rockefeller Fellows.

China, Philanthropic Stewardship

2018 Richard Rockefeller Fellows Bring Chinese Philanthropy Insights to the U.S.

3/22/18

With expertise in Chinese charity law and private foundation grantmaking, Oma Lee and Danxi Shen will explore American social sector best practices over the course of a six-month program at the Fund’s New York City office.

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