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Liz Yee

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EVP of Programs @RockefellerFdn. #climatechange #resilientcities #specialneeds.

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Congratulations to the six Climate x Health small grants awardees!

From indigenous knowledge to mental health, these 6 organizations are working to address the most pressing issues at the nexus of climate and health. Learn more: climatexhealth.org/small-grants

Congratulations to the six Climate x Health small grants awardees! From indigenous knowledge to mental health, these 6 organizations are working to address the most pressing issues at the nexus of climate and health. Learn more: climatexhealth.org/small-grants
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Recently American Heart Association's Health Care by Food Initiative launched research at Penn that will be vital in understanding how interventions like produce Rx can improve the health of so many in underserved communities. Kudos to this team for leading on this work!

Recently @American_Heart's Health Care by Food Initiative launched research at @Penn that will be vital in understanding how #FoodIsMedicine interventions like produce Rx can improve the health of so many in underserved communities. Kudos to this team for leading on this work!
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Had a wonderful meeting with the Philippines Assistant Secretary Dexter Galban 🇵🇭 to discuss our school meals programming. Thank you for coming by!

Had a wonderful meeting with the Philippines Assistant Secretary @DexGalban to discuss our school meals programming. Thank you for coming by!
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At Global Citizen Now, I joined Stephen Harper Erna Solberg Michael Sheldrick for a panel about the urgent action we need now to increase equitable access to clean energy and eradicate poverty. Thanks for the insightful conversation! Global Citizen ⭕

At Global Citizen Now, I joined @stephenharper @erna_solberg @micksheldrick for a panel about the urgent action we need now to increase equitable access to clean energy and eradicate poverty. Thanks for the insightful conversation! @GlblCtzn
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The research coming out of American Heart Association's Health Care by Food Initiative is vital in helping us understand how programs can reduce health care costs & improve health outcomes for people in underserved communities. The Rockefeller Foundation is proud to support this work!

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Happy Month! The Rockefeller Foundation asked me to share a leader who inspires me and why. Legendary big wave surfer/lifeguard Eddie Aikau was an easy choice: for his commitment to helping others, his willingness to taking bold risks, and the pride he took in his Hawaiian heritage.

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On , I’m reflecting on my visit to the Philippines & Singapore where I spoke on the role of philanthropy in tackling climate change. The Rockefeller Foundation & ACEN also launched the CCCI initiative, which marks a big step towards reducing emissions and equitable energy access.

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An important step for the ETA - this platform will help unlock much-needed climate financing to fund a just energy transition.

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Today The Rockefeller Foundation joined other leading NYC organizations to reduce food-related carbon emissions by 25%. 🍎

Proud to be part of this important initiative that will benefit NY and the entire planet. rockefellerfoundation.org/news/rockefell…

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Coal is the single largest contributor to global emissions. A new The Rockefeller Foundation-led Coal to Clean Credit Initiative will guide power plant owners to use carbon offsets to fund early plant retirement- with a goal to close 60 plants globally by 2030 straitstimes.com/singapore/carb…

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Earlier today, I met with MSE Singapore's Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, Ms. Grace Fu where we discussed ways we can enhance cooperation for climate action and the latest innovations in the space. Thank you for the insightful conversation!

Earlier today, I met with @MSEsingapore's Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, Ms. Grace Fu where we discussed ways we can enhance cooperation for climate action and the latest innovations in the space. Thank you for the insightful conversation!
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Inspiring meeting with Tharman, President of Singapore. We discussed Singapore's leadership on climate action and exchanged ideas on furthering collaboration in the region and globally. I was also able to present him with a copy of Dr. Rajiv J. Shah's book Big Bets!

Inspiring meeting with @Tharman_S, President of Singapore. We discussed Singapore's leadership on climate action and exchanged ideas on furthering collaboration in the region and globally. I was also able to present him with a copy of @rajshah's book Big Bets!
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Improving access to fresh fruits and vegetables means better healthcare outcomes and lower healthcare costs for more people. Great to see this new WIC ruling. apnews.com/article/wic-fo…

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Exciting news today. At a time when the world has recognized that we must transition away from fossil fuels, bringing Woochong Um on board will help Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet continue its work to ensure that everyone can power and lift up their lives with renewable energy

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Thank you UN Global Compact for the chance to share with you all The Rockefeller Foundation's mission of slowing down while advancing opportunity through people-centered solutions. x.com/globalcompact/…

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Exciting news today! The Rockefeller Foundation Sustainable Energy for All | #SDG7BeBold & Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet announced that we're supporting the Govt of Zambia's 1,000 mini-grid initiative to transform energy systems to increase access to and advance opportunity. Learn more: rockfound.link/4aBGUIQ

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When women lead we all succeed! The latest issue of The Rockefeller Foundation's online magazine spotlights our women-led grantees forging new paths to address while closing the gender gap. Take a look and read these incredible stories: rockefellerfoundation.org/insights/matte…

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Investing in reliable, renewable energy means better health, food, and more jobs. Read Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet's report showing this impact: energyalliance.org/powering-peopl…

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This new report from Department of State African Union Food and Agriculture Organization highlights the need to invest in African traditional crops to provide more people with nutritious diets and strengthen Africa's resilience. A win for both people and planet! Read it here: rockfound.link/3wLSLET

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Studies show that investment in nature-based climate solutions could yield 20 million new jobs. This is why The Rockefeller Foundation's investment in programs like Mombak’s Amazon reforestation initiative is crucial to helping people and the planet. Learn more: rockefellerfoundation.org/news/the-rocke…

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