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?? A major transition is urgent for beef and soy production in South America. Recent report released by our partners at the IFACC Initiative calls for USD$2 billion in catalytic capital by 2030 for the agricultural transition. The Amazon, Cerrado and Chaco regions of South America are food production centers and vital stores of carbon, water and biodiversity.? ? With the right approaches, all three biomes can be protected while continuing to grow agricultural production. ?? Read the full Tropical Forest Alliance report, "Mobilizing Capital to Scale Responsible Expansion of Crop & Livestock in Brazil” https://lnkd.in/g3FncbpH IFACC Initiative is supported by the Moore Foundation’s Conservation and Markets Initiative. #conservationmarkets #philanthropy #environmentalconservation #innovativefinance

Decades after its ban, DDT continues to contaminate marine life off Southern California's coast. A groundbreaking study by Moore grantee brice semmens and Lillian McGill at Scripps Institution of Oceanography reveals persistent DDT contamination patterns in fish, highlighting ongoing environmental challenges. ? This research: ? Uncovers long-term impacts of banned pesticides ? Provides crucial data for marine ecosystem protection ? Informs potential risks to seafood consumers ? ?? Learn how this study contributes to our understanding of marine ecosystem health and potential risks to seafood consumers: https://lnkd.in/gBgcU6Ke ? Our Science Program explores additional areas where we can drive significant scientific advances beyond our major core investments. New ideas come from many directions, including innovative technologies and instrumentation, new partnerships or collaborations, or fresh perspectives from other disciplines. Gary B Greenburg Rebecca Ju #philanthropy #sciencefunding #EnvironmentalScience #OceanHealth

?? Premiering Wednesday November 6 at 9:00 p.m., NOVA | PBS will take you through the subatomic realm where things get weird. Since 2013, our Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems grantees have been exploring this weirdness to change our understanding of the organizing principles of complex matter. ? Dive into the universe at the tiniest – and weirdest – of scales: https://to.pbs.org/4foiB2V Janet Coffey Heather L. Dusan Pejakovic Amalia Fernandez Panella, PhD Thi Truong #sciencelearning #communityscience #MoorePhysics?#philanthropy

Our Moore Foundation President, Harvey Fineberg, recently joined France Córdova and Michael W. Nestor, PhD in emphasizing the critical role of philanthropy in addressing funding gaps in the scientific community.? ? They highlight that philanthropy is an essential partner in advancing the national science agenda, offering unique strengths such as: ?? Speed and Flexibility: Philanthropic organizations can quickly respond to emerging research needs, unlike government funding, which often involves lengthy review processes. ?? Versatility and Risk-Taking: Philanthropy supports bold and unconventional ideas that may struggle to secure traditional funding, fostering groundbreaking discoveries through a willingness to take risks. ?? Long-Term Vision: With no immediate financial return expectations, philanthropic organizations can invest in high-impact research with long-term goals. As highlighted in a recent article from Inside Philanthropy, these attributes make philanthropy indispensable for filling crucial gaps in science funding. ? ?? Read more about this important discussion in the article. https://lnkd.in/gntDANPm ? ? Science Philanthropy Alliance #Philanthropy #ScienceInnovation #GlobalChallenges #STEM #sciencefunding

We are excited to finalize a new partnership with the U.S. Fire Administration through the signing of a memorandum of understanding. This collaboration aims to advance knowledge and best practices in critical areas such as: ? Fire detection ? Risk assessment ? Fire spread prediction modeling ? Fuels mitigation ? Effective response strategies ? Technology innovations Together, we are committed to addressing the growing threat of extreme wildfire events and their impact on national security, while also promoting ecologically beneficial fire management for fire-adapted ecosystems. ? We are honored to formalize this partnership to advance fire research, innovation and resilience.?Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e6CRMyEu Genevieve Biggs Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell #wildfireresilience #philanthropy

During #COP16Colombia, the Global Environment Facility and partners convened an event focused on transforming harmful subsidies into positive incentives for #nature, supporting Target 18 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (#KMGBF). The conference gathered experts to examine how misaligned policies affect the sustainability of fisheries, agriculture, and energy, while also exploring the private sector's role in this transformation and the power of nature-positive investments. ??? Watch the video for key insights and highlights from the event. ?? https://lnkd.in/eD4vC4k9 #GEFatCOP16Colombia Carlos Manuel Rodriguez | Patricia Zurita | Barry Gardiner MP | Valerie Hickey | Conservation International | The World Bank | World Economic Forum | UN Biodiversity | Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation | The ICCF Group | The Nature Conservancy | COP16 Colombia

At #COP16, Bolivia has signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) to build a Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) initiative. ?? This Bolivia PFP focuses on freshwater, forests, and communities, and supports 18% of the country's territory covered by the national protected area system as well as three Indigenous protected areas. Emphasizing the importance of Indigenous leadership, the MOU recognizes Bolivia's Indigenous territories and 200,000 people living in protected areas as true partners and co-managers. To help achieve this long-term financial stability for Bolivia, the Moore Foundation is collaborating with the Ministry of Environment and Water of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, World Wildlife Fund, the Foundation for the Development of the National Protected Areas System (FUNDESNAP), the National Protected Areas Service (SERNAP), The Nature Conservancy, and Wildlife Conservation Society. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gxhqTHzU ?? images courtesy of WWF Aileen Lee Avecita Chicchon #BoliviaPFP #ActForOurPlanet #COP16Colombia #philanthropy #environmentalconservation

Announced at #COP16, the Moore Foundation is joining a coalition of philanthropies pledging?$51.7 million?to accelerate the establishment of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the high seas. ?? This commitment aims to help protect?30% of the ocean by 2030 #30x30, a vital step for marine biodiversity and climate resilience. Aileen Lee, Chief of Programs at Moore Foundation, highlighted the significance of this initiative: “In a world facing growing impacts from climate change, protecting our high seas is an essential way to bolster the resilience of marine ecosystems and the communities that depend upon them.” ?? We are honored to contribute to this pledge through our ongoing commitment to the Joint 30x30 Funding Initiative. Together, we can make meaningful progress in safeguarding our oceans for future generations. ?? Learn more about this important effort and its implications for global conservation: https://lnkd.in/gT2HqFRk Arcadia Becht Foundation Bezos Earth Fund Bloomberg Philanthropies Blue Action Fund Blue Nature Alliance Oceans 5 Paul M. Angell Family Foundation Schmidt Ocean Institute Vere Initiatives #COP16Colombia #philanthropy #environmentalconservation #protectedareas #30x30

There is no country that currently invests more in nature than it spends on destroying it. Changing that calculus and promoting nature-positive incentives can go a long way to closing the #biodiversity financing gap and is a key part of achieving international environmental goals. The Global Environment Facility will hold a full-day conference?on October 27, in the Green Zone of UN Biodiversity's COP16 Colombia, on the potential of positive incentives, reforms of harmful subsidies, and policy alignment to achieve Target 18 of the Kunming-Montreal Global?Biodiversity Framework (#KMGBF). The event is co-hosted with the Government of Colombia, UN Biodiversity's Secretariat, Conservation International, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, The ICCF Group, The Nature Conservancy, The World Bank, and World Economic Forum. ?? Join us in Cali and online: https://lnkd.in/eSsgyp7V #COP16Colombia | #GEFatCOP16Colombia

Building on the ambitious goals Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (#KMGBF), Target 18 aims to identify and reform subsidies that harm #biodiversity, while scaling up positive incentives for investing in nature.? ? At #COP16Colombia, Moore Foundation Trustee Rosina Bierbaum and Chief of Programs Aileen Lee will join a full-day conference with the Global Environment Facility to shine a light on actionable solutions to change the investment landscape in favor of nature-positive, sustainable activity, including in the fisheries and agriculture sectors.? ? We are pleased to cosponsor the event with UN Biodiversity, Conservation International, The ICCF Group, The Nature Conservancy, The World Bank, and World Economic Forum.? ? This event will delve into:? ? ?? Positive Incentives: How can we promote practices that support biodiversity?? ? ?? Reforming Harmful Subsidies: What strategies can eliminate incentives detrimental to our ecosystems?? ? ?? The Role of the Private Sector: Insights into biodiversity finance and stakeholder collaboration.? ? ??Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 27 and join us online: Target 18: Creating the Right Incentives for a Nature-Positive Future ?? Link: https://lnkd.in/eSsgyp7V ? #GEFatCOP16Colombia?#environmentalconservation #philanthropy?