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Around 26% of the ocean surrounding Latin America and the Caribbean is
officially protected — but less than 3% of the region’s maritime area has
adequate safeguards to effectively conserve marine life.Bloomberg
Philanthropies CEO Patti Harris wrote a joint op-ed with César Gaviria, former
president of Colombia, about the urgent need to accelerate protection for the
ocean, "one of our best defenses against climate change."
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A pipeline leak releasing approximately 7,000 kilograms of methane an hour
was detected from space by Carbon Mapper's Tanager-1 satellite, which launched
in August with support from Bloomberg Philanthropies.The discovery led to quick
action to cap the leak and stop the emissions
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In February 2005, four million people visited Central Park to see The Gates, a
temporary public art installation by visionary artists Christo and Jean-Claude.
In February 2025, Bloomberg Philanthropies will support celebrations of the
groundbreaking work's 20th anniversary, includingan augmented reality experience

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A Mayors Challenge winning idea in Rourkela, India helped cut food waste at
produce markets by 75%. See howthat and other innovative Mayors Challenge ideas
have improved lives in cities around the world <>, and learn more about our
latest Mayors Challenge, which is our biggest ever.

The seventh Bloomberg American Health Summit will focus on advancing
critical, evidence-based public health initiatives in a politically divided
country.You can livestream the discussions with experts, policymakers,
community leaders, and others starting at 9:00 a.m. ET on December 3
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Protecting the World's "Greatest Natural Resource"
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In a joint op-ed with former Colombian President César Gaviria, Bloomberg
Philanthropies CEO Patti Harris called on government leaders around the world
to urgently accelerate meaningful protections for the ocean, which "provides
half the planet's oxygen, helps to feed half the world's people, and, as the
world's largest carbon sink, is one of our best defenses against climate
change." It is critical, they write, that countries close the gap between the
number of "official marine protected areas" and waters that actually have a
"level of protection necessary to conserve marine life."

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How Data From Space Helped Cap a Major Methane Leak
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Carbon Mapper's Tanager-1 satellite was launched in August, with support from
Bloomberg Philanthropies, to detect major carbon and methane leaks and share
the data in real time. The innovative approach has already had an impact. Last
month the satellite spotted a leak in the Texas Permian Basin emitting
approximately 7,000 kilograms of methane every 60 minutes. That's the
equivalent, each hour, of carbon emissions generated by 47 gas-powered cars in
a year. After alerting the relevant authorities and sharing their data, action
was taken to cap the leak, marking a win for the climate and clean air.


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Before and after images of the capped leak. Credit: Carbon Mapper

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The 20th Anniversary of The Gates in Central Park
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For 16 days in February of 2005, New York City's Central Park hosted The Gates
by Christo and Jeanne-Claude. It was a collection of 7,503 saffron-colored
gates adorned with free-flowing fabric that spanned 23 miles of pathways. The
iconic installation drew more than four million visitors and is credited with
sparking a tradition of public art in New York City that continues today. In
February 2025, Bloomberg Philanthropies is marking the 20th anniversary ofThe
Gates by partnering with the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation, the Shed,
the Central Park Conservancy, and NYC Parks on a comprehensive, multi-platform
commemoration. Attractions will include an exhibition of the artists' drawings,
scale models, and unrealized projects at the Shed in New York City starting
February 12, 2025, as well as an augmented reality experience which will allow
Central Park visitors to seeThe Gates using the free Bloomberg Connects app.
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content and guides from more than 600 arts and cultural institutions around the
world, in addition to the upcomingGates features. You can read more about the
20th anniversary celebration ofThe Gates in The New York Times.
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The Mayors Challenge is Improving Lives with Innovative Ideas <>
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The Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge supports mayors implementing
innovative solutions that tackle big issues in their cities. Over the years,
those ideas have had a real impact on residents' lives and communities. As we
continue to receive submissions forour new Mayors Challenge
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competition to date, which calls on city halls, residents, and local
entrepreneurs to reimagine an essential municipal service — we wanted to share
how three winning ideas from our 2021 Mayors Challenge have made a difference
around the world.

In Rourkela, India, a Mayors Challenge winning idea providing solar-powered
cold storage to local farmers has reduced food waste by 75% and allowed farmers
to grow more produce that sells at a higher price.


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A Mayors Challenge winning idea from Bogotá, Colombia offers
direct-to-resident services for women who are homebound due to the needs of
those they care for. The program provides"a new kind of support and confidence
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In Jalisco, Mexico, another Mayors Challenge winning idea for an open-source
online platform to improve business permitting and construction licensing has
reduced processing times by 84% and cut bribery attempts by 74%. It's now being
adopted in more than 100 cities — and as one of the first 11 solutions added to
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even more local leaders around the world can find ways to implement it in their
own cities. Ryan Pierce from our Government Innovation team visited Jalisco to
see firsthand the impact of this innovative solution.

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SAVE THE DATE: Livestream the Bloomberg American Health Summit on December 3
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On December 3rd, the seventh Bloomberg American Health Summit in Washington
D.C. will bring public health leaders, government officials, community
organizations, researchers, and students together for conversations on a
critical challenge: "Advancing Public Health in Uncertain Political Times."
Speakers and panels will cover a range of issues, including bipartisan support
for public health, protecting reproductive health, defending science, and more.
Learn more about speakers, topics, and how you can tune in to the Summit on
December 3rd
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Photo Spotlight

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A diver from National Geographic Pristine Seas measures the world's largest
coral colony in the Solomon Islands. Photograph by Manu San Félix, National
Geographic Pristine Seas

The blue whale is facing some competition for the ocean's biggest living
organism. The world's largest coral, measures more than 100 feet wide and 100
feet long — longer than a blue whale. It was recently discovered by the
National Geographic Pristine Seas project, one of Bloomberg Philanthropies'
ocean exploration and protection partners, and serves as a reminder of the
incredible biodiversity and resources we're fighting to protect.Learn more →
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organization focuses on creating lasting change in five key areas: the Arts,
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