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We foster path-breaking scientific discovery, environmental conservation, patient care improvements and preservation of the special character of the Bay Area.
Palo Alto, CAmoore.orgJoined August 2012

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Our conservationists have made an impact protecting nature specifically due to the vision & support of . Our condolences to Gordon Moore’s family & associates. We commit to living out his & Betty Moore’s intent to "make a significant and positive impact in the world."
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Gordon Moore 1929 – 2023 Those of who have met and worked with Gordon will forever be inspired by his wisdom, humility and generosity. bit.ly/3LMVqUr
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Great news for our #ocean! Historic landmark for ocean conservation – the world's nations have adopted a biodiversity treaty to safeguard the #HighSeas 🌊
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#IGC5 negotiations have concluded with a #HighSeasTreaty ! This historic moment means we now have the legal framework to better manage & protect half our blue planet. #OneOceanOnePlanet Thank you to all our members who worked tirelessly for this bit.ly/3YnvuBa
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There are huge benefits to interdisciplinary science but significant challenges in achieving these. and Scholars heard from a panel on the benefits and perils of interdisciplinarity in changing the way science is done.
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Delighted to be bringing ⁦@CIFAR_News⁩ Azrieli Global Scholars together with ⁦@SchmidtFellows⁩ to explore new opportunities for interdisciplinary research
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XPRIZE has reached the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy: Read more on pg.22 of the #PCAST Report on Recommendations for Modernizing Wildland Firefighting. #wildfire
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Today @WHOSTP #PCAST released a new report with recommendations for modernizing wildland firefighting. We look forward to seeing philanthropy and government working in complement to tackle this important challenge. #wildfire whitehouse.gov/pcast/briefing
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The Wildfire Resilience Initiative aims to support a transformation in the role that fire plays and is perceived to play in Western North America, from an unwanted, destructive threat to an essential, integral element in our landscapes. #wildfireresilience
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After a century of fire exclusion, ecosystems and communities across Western North America now face a growing threat from extreme wildfire. But fire is an essential element within many of these landscapes. #wildfireresilience
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Our new Wildfire Resilience Initiative will support reducing the threat of severe wildfire and enabling beneficial fire to achieve healthy fire-adapted ecosystems and resilient fire-prone communities. #wildfireresilience
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Thrilled to announce our Wildfire Resilience Initiative that will invest $110M in support of reducing the threat of severe wildfire and enabling beneficial fire to achieve healthy fire-adapted ecosystems and resilient fire-prone communities.
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The Network will help secure resilient marine and coastal ecosystems including kelp forests and ancient sponge reefs, protect marine wildlife and endangered species from forage fish to whales, and deliver positive outcomes for communities and families across the entire region
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A historic day with the announcement of a Marine Protected Area Network for the Northern Shelf Bioregion by 15 Coastal First Nations, the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia. @IMPAC5Canada @coastfunds @Dallas4BC @haida_1968 @JoyceMurray @nathancullen
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A new marine protected area network in Canada’s Great Bear Sea shows the power of Indigenous leadership and partnership to protect and restore abundant fish and wildlife populations, important habitats, and special places.
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Big news from @IMPAC5Canada! Coastal First Nations and federal and provincial partners endorse plan to create #MarineProtectedAreas Network. Learn more: coastalfirstnations.ca/marine-protect #IMPAC5 #GreatBearSea
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The track record from Coast Funds proves that conservation investments are powerful drivers for regional economic development and diversification. See their recent impact report!
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NEW ⤵️💥 Over the past 15 years, First Nations have used conservation financing via @CoastFunds to shape sustainable, local economies and steward lands, waters, and wildlife in their territories. 🌱 Our latest report highlights the impact of this work: 🧵 1/5
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Celebrating 's decision to protect Bristol Bay & its wild salmon resources from the threat of Pebble Mine. Grateful that they've heard & honored the will of the Tribes, commercial&sport fishers, & many Alaskans who fought ~20yrs to protect the region’s unique way of life
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We are helping protect Bristol Bay, the world's most productive wild salmon ecosystem. Today, we took a final action to limit the disposal of dredged and fill material associated with the Pebble deposit in Southwest Alaska. Read our full statement: epa.gov/newsreleases/b
Bristol Bay watershed.
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