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Remembering Dr. Jane Goodall

Following her passing on October 1, Mike wrote that "Jane Goodall's brilliant
mind, compassionate heart, and pioneering spirit helped us better understand
our connection to nature and our responsibility to defend it — and she inspired
generations to do their part."

We were honored to have Dr. Goodall join a conversation at last week's
Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Forum, where she spoke about the beginnings of
her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees, what inspired her to continue
advocating for biodiversity and conservation until the age of 91, and what
gives her hope for the future. You canwatch Jane's remarks here
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"Every single one of us, all over the world, every day we live we make some
impact," Jane said. "And all of us can choose wisely what kind of impact we
make."



The Topline
Key data points

Representatives from 63 countries joined leaders from business, the arts,
sports, and philanthropy at the Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Forum to
discuss collaboration on big opportunities and creative solutions to major
challenges.Check out our top five moments from the Forum
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, then scroll down to explore the panels and conversations on everything from
safeguarding biodiversity and supporting Africa's growing culture industry, to
the future of AI, the NBA, and the EU.



An estimated one billion people worldwide live with untreated vision
impairment. At the Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Forum,Mike announced a $75
million investment in our Vision Initiative and new partnerships
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to help restore sight and expand access to vision screenings, cataract
surgeries, and eyeglasses for millions of people in the U.S. and around the
world.


Mission 300 aims to provide electricity to 300 million people across
Sub-Saharan Africa by 2030.A special Forum session brought together Heads of
State and the leaders of the World Bank and African Development Bank
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partnerships and accelerate the initiative's impact.


Africa needs hundreds of billions of dollars in investment to support
sustainable growth. In a new partnership announced at the Forum,the Glasgow
Financial Alliance for Net Zero and the African Development Bank Group will
work together to unlock private investment across the continent
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The Forum took place alongside this year's United Nations General Assembly,
where the UN High Seas Treaty crossed the critical 60-state ratification
threshold needed to bring it into force. The Treaty marks a major step forward
for protecting ocean waters, marine biodiversity, and the livelihoods of people
around the world.Read a joint op-ed from Bloomberg Philanthropies CEO Patti
Harris and Panama's Minister of Environment Juan Carlos Navarro about this
important achievement
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Helping Millions to See Better
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Today nearly a billion people worldwide suffer from poor vision — experiencing
challenges that can hold them back in school and the workplace. If left
unaddressed, the impacts can affect multiple generations. InMike's opening
remarks at the Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Forum
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making a $75 million investment and building partnerships with companies like
Warby Parker, VisionSpring, and Sightsavers to conduct vision screenings for
11.5 million people, distribute nearly seven million pairs of eyeglasses, and
restore sight for 250,000 people through cataract surgeries.


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Mission 300: Energizing Africa
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"Electricity is the first building block of jobs, of enterprise, and dignity,"
said World Bank Group President Ajay Banga at a special Forum session on
Mission 300, an ambitious initiative that brings together African governments,
the private sector, and development partners with an aim to provide power to
300 million people in Africa by 2030.Watch the special session
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African Development Bank Group President Dr. Sidi Ould Tah; H.E. John Dramani
Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana; H.E. Taye Atske Selassie, President
of Ethiopia; H.E. Julius Maada Wonie Bio, President of Sierra Leone; H.E. Faure
Gnassingbé, President of the Council of the Republic of Togo; T.R.H. Ntsokoane
Samuel Matekane, Prime Minister of Lesotho; and H.E. Américo Ramos, Prime
Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe, and others.

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A Partnership to Accelerate Private Investment in Africa
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Africa is home to a young and growing population, and opportunities for future
economic activity across the continent are substantial. A new partnership
between the African Development Bank Group and the Glasgow Financial Alliance
for Net Zero, announced by Mike and African Development Bank Group President
Dr. Sidi Ould Tah at the Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Forum, will help
unlock private capital investments and public-private partnerships to
strengthen sustainable economic growth, improve livelihoods, support adaptation
to climate-related impacts, and promote development goals.

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From UNGA Week: The United Nations High Seas Treaty
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The Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Forum was held alongside the 80th United
Nations General Assembly, which this year included what may be"the biggest
moment for ocean conservation in history."
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After two decades of debate and negotiation, the High Seas Treaty reached the
decisive threshold of 60 state ratifications during UNGA. The Bloomberg
Philanthropies Ocean Initiative helped make this milestone possible by working
with partners and countries to advance ratification, and is now helping to
ensure the Treaty's implementation. To date, 73 countries have ratified the
Treaty, which establishes environmental safeguards — for the first time ever —
over more than two-thirds of the ocean. Our CEO Patti Harris and Panama's
Minister of Environment Juan Carlos Navarro penned an op-ed for Newsweek
celebrating this pivotal moment for ocean protection and its importance to
billions of people around the world.

READ THE OP-ED
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Watch more from the
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Introduction: Meeting the Moment

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Harrison Ford, Actor

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Mike's Opening Remarks

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Michael R. Bloomberg, Founder of Bloomberg Philanthropies
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Quick Take: Harnessing the Power of AI

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Moderator: Francine Lacqua, Anchor, Bloomberg Television
Ruth Porat, President and Chief Investment Officer, Alphabet and Google

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The Biodiversity Imperative: Investing in Nature

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Moderator: Antha Williams, Head of Environment Programs, Bloomberg
Philanthropies
Henry M. Paulson Jr., Chairman, The Paulson Institute
Jane Goodall, Founder, The Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace

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Quick Take: NBA’s Global Game Plan

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Moderator: Jason Kelly, Chief Correspondent, Bloomberg Originals; Host and
Executive Producer, The Deal
Adam Silver, NBA Commissioner

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Navigating the New Global Economy

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Moderator: John Micklethwait, Editor-in-Chief, Bloomberg
The Right Honourable David Lammy, Deputy Prime Minister, United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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The Future of Global Infrastructure

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Moderator: Jason Kelly, Chief Correspondent, Bloomberg Originals; Host and
Executive Producer, The Deal
Shemara Wikramanayake, Managing Director and CEO, Macquarie Group
Adebayo Ogunlesi, Chairman and CEO, Global Infrastructure Partners
Bruce Flatt, CEO, Brookfield

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Europe's Next Chapter

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Moderator: Francine Lacqua, Anchor, Bloomberg Television
Roberta Metsola, President, European Parliament

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Mission 300: Energizing Africa

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Moderator: Jennifer Zabasajja, Chief Africa Correspondent and Anchor,
Bloomberg Television
Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, President, African Development Bank Group
Ajay Banga, President, World Bank Group

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Unlocking Africa's Global Cultural Influence

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Moderator: Chiney Ogwumike, Two-Time WNBA All-Star; Multi-Platform Host and
Analyst
Djimon Hounsou, Actor and Founder, Djimon Hounsou Foundation
Mo Abudu, Founder and CEO, EbonyLife Group

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Building Africa's Future

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Moderator: Francine Lacqua, Anchor, Bloomberg Television
Masai Ujiri, Co-Founder, Giants of Africa and Zaria Group
Bill Gates, Chair, Gates Foundation

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Closing: Finding Common Ground

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Michael Douglas, Actor

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Bloomberg Philanthropies invests in 700 cities and 150 countries around the
world to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. The
organization focuses on creating lasting change in five key areas: the Arts,
Education, Environment, Government Innovation, and Public Health.


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including his foundation, corporate, and personal philanthropy as well as
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