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Young people entering the workforce today are facing a brand-new challenge: Can I find a job that AI can’t touch? And just as important, what skills will make me irreplaceable? Enter: the arts and cultural sector — and specifically, the Bloomberg Arts Internship program, also known as BAI. Launched in 2012, this program connects high school and college students with paid summer internships at arts...

Currently, only 17% of the world’s land and 8% of its ocean are protected. Without government action and commitment to protect the natural world, our most vital natural systems are at risk of collapsing. As a Bloomberg Ocean Initiative  partner and the winner of the 2024 Earthshot Prize  in the ‘Revive Our Oceans’ category, the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People  - also referred to as H...

20 years ago, the late Christo and Jeanne-Claude  transformed Central Park with The Gates , a temporary public art installation featuring 7,503 saffron-colored gates adorned with free-flowing fabric. After being elected as Mayor of New York City, Mike Bloomberg worked with the artists to bring their vision to life. The results? Over its 16 days on display, the public art piece drew more than four...

Around the world, public leaders are confronting a growing distrust in government. In these divided times, a mayor’s work becomes increasingly important. As the governing body closest to their residents, they are often the ones left reminding their communities of what we have in common—and why those things are worth fighting for. So how can local leaders proactively take the lead on building socia...

Last year, the Perelman Performing Arts Center opened in New York City - the last major piece in the rebuilding of the World Trade Center site. Its opening marks a new chapter in the story of Lower Manhattan as a center of culture and creativity. The space - dubbed PAC NYC for short - includes three theatres with movable walls and seats that expand and contort to create endless possibilities of la...

Generative artificial intelligence has the potential to transform local government. That’s why city officials everywhere are working to harness its promise—from redesigning infrastructure to reimagining emergency response—alongside managing its pitfalls. Still, it’s a new frontier for municipalities, one that’s especially difficult to confront without the help of peers. To bridge the gap , in Octo...

Air pollution is now the second leading risk of death worldwide, accounting for 8.1 million deaths globally in 2021. As the world’s urban population grows, it is critical for policymakers and citizens to have access to data-driven scientific research that can empower communities and inform important environmental, air quality, and public health policy decisions. The State of Global Air 2024 report...

From vaccines to seat belts, public health measures have significantly impacted our lifespans and quality of life for decades. And yet, the work itself is often underfunded, undervalued, and misunderstood. The Invisible Shield , a new four-part documentary series on PBS – produced by RadicalMedia and made possible by Bloomberg Philanthropies, explores the hidden public health infrastructure that m...

Poland has some of the most toxic air in all of Europe, with 23 of the 50 most polluted cities in the European Union located in the country. Much of this air pollution comes from common household boilers that burn wood and coal. Emissions from cars and factories exacerbate poor air quality and lead to 40,000 deaths from pollution-related illnesses every year. Launched in 2015, Polish Smog Alert  i...

Solutions to many of the greatest challenges we face depend on the progress of cities. Local leaders are uniquely positioned to bring about real change that has tangible impact for residents, but often, they don’t have the resources to do so. How can we support city governments in bridging this gap, so they have the capabilities they need to move communities forward? The Government Innovation team...