Rockefeller Foundation launches $100m resilient cities initiative

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Cities around the world invited to join new network that promises to fund appointment of Chief Resilience Officers

The world-renowned Rockefeller Foundation has today marked its centenary with the launch of a major initiative designed to establish a network of 100 Resilient Cities, capable of tackling climate risks...

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