Five autumn impact conferences to put on your calendar

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From Hong Kong to Nairobi, these five autumn conferences bring together global impact leaders to spark ideas, forge partnerships, and shape the future of social investment.

How National Geographic photographers use visual storytelling to protect the oceans

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With their haunting, unforgettable images, climate advocates Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier are using visual storytelling to ignite action for ocean conservation.

Five innovative ideas from our Climate and the Future of Health convening

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From a bold race to develop vaccines in just 100 days to city murals that cool neighborhoods, The Conduit's convening on Climate and the Future of Health spotlighted groundbreaking ideas reshaping how we prepare for pandemics, combat extreme heat, and reimagine urban resilience

How a left-right alliance produced the “Montana miracle”

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Faced with some of the highest housing costs in the country, a bipartisan coalition in Montana came together to propose replicable solutions to help make housing more abundant and affordable for everyone

African vaccine makers are key to curbing malaria

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Tech transfers and know-how sharing are essential for regional vaccine self-sufficiency,

How a ‘Netflix’ funding model could save us from a super bug

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Pharma companies are going bust bringing new antibiotics to market. A subscription funding service could change that

How Paris handed budgeting to its citizens

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The French city’s experiment with participatory budgeting gave €500 million to its residents, and asked them how it should be spent. The move has sparked praise, criticism, and a surge in colourful streetlamps.

Edible urban forests take root

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Food forests are transforming unused urban spaces into vibrant sources of fresh produce while combating food deserts and boosting biodiversity

The promise and perils of floating wind farms

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Floating wind farms can produce more electricity than fixed offshore farms and can be used in more places. But their price tag stands in the way…

Bill Gates announces a $200bn giveaway  

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Top scientists suggests that our humanity is the best way to mitigate the risk of new technologies