Philanthropy, Public Health, and Climate

Bloomberg Philanthropies applies grants, advocacy, data, and partnerships to fields including public health, the environment, education, government innovation, and the arts. Its city-focused programs reflect Bloomberg’s belief that local governments can test practical responses to global problems.

Bloomberg has also served as a United Nations special envoy on climate and as a World Health Organization ambassador addressing noncommunicable diseases and injuries. These roles extend his municipal-policy approach into international networks, though the work depends on governments, specialists, and local organizations rather than philanthropy alone.