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Many Indian-Americans are

named to Rockefeller Foundation’s

Climate Advisory Council

OUR BUREAU climate solutions to ensure the most Yee, Executive Vice President of with eminent experts across sectors
transformational impact. Programs at The Rockefeller Foun- in this vital endeavor to advance cli-
New York, NY
With each member serving a dation and co-Chair of the Climate mate action.”
he Rockefeller Foundation voluntary two-year term, inaugural Advisory Council. The 111-year-old philanthrop-
announced the creation of a members of The Rockefeller Foun- “We are fortunate to partner ic organization established the new
Tnew Climate Advisory Coun- dation Climate Advisory Council with these world-class climate lead- Council while in the early stages of a
cil to help advance people-centered will have Indian Americans like Ani ers who will help guide our decisions $1 billion commitment to advance a
climate solutions that both reduce Dasgupta, President, and CEO of and evaluate our progress as we work global climate transition that includes
emissions and enhance opportuni- World Resources Institute, Arunabha to develop solutions that can enhance everyone, especially those who are
ties for communities most vulnera- Ghosh, Founder-CEO, Council on the well-being of people and planet.” most at risk. As part of its five-year
ble to the effects of a warming world. Energy, Environment, and Water “I am delighted to co-chair The climate strategy, The Rockefeller
Together, this network of climate (CEEW), Archana Soreng, Khadia Rockefeller Foundation’s new Cli- Foundation is also targeting net-ze-
experts and innovators, who repre- Tribe, India; former Member of the mate Advisory Council. Together, ro greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
sent a diverse array of perspectives, United Nations Secretary General’s we will support the Foundation to for its endowment by 2050, making it
experiences, and regions where The Youth Advisory Group on Climate develop and scale innovative solu- the largest private U.S. foundation
Rockefeller Foundation is opera- Change 2020-2023, Rt Hon Sir Alok tions to solve the climate crisis and to date to make that commitment.
tional, will serve as an influential Sharma KCMG, COP26 President support those most vulnerable to its In addition, the Foundation is taking
voice to accelerate action toward a and Climate Finance Fellow at The impacts,” said the Rt Hon Sir Alok steps toward reaching net-zero for
just transition and prosperous green Rockefeller Foundation. Sharma, COP26 President and Cli- the entirety of its global operations,
economy. “Developing people-centered mate and Finance Fellow at The which include headquarters in New
The Council, which will meet solutions to climate change requires Rockefeller Foundation, who will York City and locations in Washing-
three to four times a year, will ad- a significant breadth, depth, and di- also co-chair the Climate Advisory ton, D.C.; Nairobi, Kenya; Bangkok,
vise on the Foundation’s portfolio of versity of expertise,” said Elizabeth Council. “I look forward to working Thailand; and Bellagio, Italy.

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