AsiaXchange 2024 Wraps Up in Bangkok
The Rockefeller Foundation recently concluded its annual flagship climate convening AsiaXchange 2024 in Bangkok. Key announcements were made during this three-day event, including the launch of the Asia-Pacific edition of the Big Bets Fellowship. This fellowship, set to open applications next year, aims to equip leaders in the Asia-Pacific region with the skills and mindset needed to advance climate solutions with significant potential for change.
During AsiaXchange 2024, over 300 participants gathered to discuss ways to build a sustainable, low-carbon future for Asia. The theme “Accelerating Asia’s Equitable Green Transformation: Taking a Systems Approach for Climate Action” guided discussions focused on driving collaboration between individuals, communities, governments, the private sector, and financiers.
Dignitaries at this event stressed the urgent need for mobilizing over $800 billion in climate financing in Asia and emphasized that people-centric innovations should be at the forefront of new systems approach to climate action.
The final session centered on “Connected Leadership: Alliances Catalyzing Systems Change,” which underscored the importance of multi-stakeholder alliances in fostering transformative change.
What are the expected outcomes of the expanded fellowship in the Asia-Pacific at AsiaXchange 2024?
Empowering Change: The Rockefeller Foundation Takes Big Bets Climate Fellowship to Asia-Pacific at AsiaXchange 2024
Learn about the Rockefeller Foundation’s Big Bets Climate Fellowship and its expansion to the Asia-Pacific region at the AsiaXchange 2024 event. Find out how this program is empowering change and driving sustainability in the region.
Empowering Change: The Rockefeller Foundation Takes Big Bets Climate Fellowship to Asia-Pacific at AsiaXchange 2024
The Rockefeller Foundation, known for its commitment to addressing global challenges and driving positive change, has recently announced the expansion of its Big Bets Climate Fellowship to the Asia-Pacific region. This significant move comes as part of the Foundation’s efforts to empower change and drive sustainability in the region, particularly in the face of pressing climate issues.
What is the Big Bets Climate Fellowship?
The Big Bets Climate Fellowship is a prestigious program launched by the Rockefeller Foundation to support emerging leaders and innovators in driving bold and impactful solutions to climate change. The fellowship provides selected individuals with the resources, mentorship, and network they need to launch and scale their innovative ideas and initiatives aimed at addressing climate challenges.
AsiaXchange 2024: A Platform for Empowering Change
AsiaXchange 2024, the flagship event of the Rockefeller Foundation in the Asia-Pacific region, serves as a platform for convening leaders, entrepreneurs, scholars, and change-makers who are dedicated to driving positive impact and sustainability. With the expansion of the Big Bets Climate Fellowship to the Asia-Pacific, AsiaXchange 2024 will play a crucial role in fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among fellows, experts, and stakeholders in the region.
Key Objectives of the Expansion
The expansion of the Big Bets Climate Fellowship to the Asia-Pacific at AsiaXchange 2024 is driven by several key objectives, including:
- Identifying and supporting innovative climate solutions specific to the Asia-Pacific region
- Empowering emerging leaders and change-makers in the region to drive impactful climate action
- Fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among fellows, experts, and stakeholders
- Catalyzing scalable and sustainable solutions to climate challenges in the Asia-Pacific
Benefits of the Fellowship
The Big Bets Climate Fellowship offers a range
Another key highlight was The Rockefeller Foundation’s support toward Convergence for expanding the Asia Climate Solutions Design Grant as part of a grant aimed at accelerating domestic private capital mobilization for climate action in Southeast Asia. This includes support to the Catalytic Climate Finance Facility (CC Facility) Learning Hub in partnership with Climate Policy Initiative (CPI).
Deepali Khanna, Vice President of The Rockefeller Foundation’s Asia Regional Office stated that she was pleased with progress made during these three days. She emphasized that while conversations reflected complexity and urgency faced by challenges ahead regarding fighting against climate change and specific needs within this region—they also began to bring forth immense potential when coming together collectively at these types of events.
Overall it was an exciting event that brought together key stakeholders from across Asian regions committed towards advancing sustainable solutions toward combating ongoing environmental challenges.
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