Global Infrastructure SherpaThe Rockefeller Foundation
The Rockefeller Foundation is a philanthropic organization established in 1913 with an endowment of approximately $6.3 billion (as of 2022). It focuses on promoting the well-being of humanity worldwide, with significant initiatives in climate resilience, energy transition, food systems, and health, often employing catalytic capital and blended finance approaches in developing countries.
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Strategic Overview
- Focuses on catalytic capital and blended finance to de-risk investments and attract private sector funding into climate and energy solutions in developing countries.
- Strong emphasis on energy access and transition, particularly in Africa and Asia, through initiatives like the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP).
- Prioritizes climate resilience and adaptation, integrating these considerations across various sectors including food systems and health.
- Aims to achieve large-scale systemic change through partnerships with governments, philanthropies, and the private sector.
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The Rockefeller Foundation committed $500 million to the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) to accelerate energy access and transition in developing countries.
The Rockefeller Foundation and USAID announced a new partnership to accelerate climate resilience and adaptation solutions in vulnerable communities globally.
The Rockefeller Foundation announced a $100 million commitment to catalyze climate finance and accelerate climate solutions in low- and middle-income countries.
Investment Focus
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Energy Transition1
Solar PV1
Onshore Wind1
Geography
Vietnam1
Key People
Rajiv J. Shah
President
Natalye Paquin
Chief Operating Officer
Saadia Madsbjerg
Vice President, Programs
Track Record
111
Years Active
Notable projects: Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), Smart Power India (SPI)
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