Focus on Climate Change This month, we are seeing a renewed focus on global climate change following the release of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report in November and the convening in Bali, Indonesia, for the United Nations Climate Change Conference. more
Investing in the Future: Grants Support Climate Change Initiatives Addressing climate change requires a paradigm shift, and Alcoa Foundation is supporting the efforts of communities and organizations worldwide as they adapt to and take action on this critical issue. more
Research Helps Site Wind Turbines at Right Place, Right Time The success of a wind turbine comes down to being located at the right place, and an Alcoa Foundation fellow is creating a method to determine where and when good wind resources coincide with high electricity demand to encourage and enable more wind energy generation capacity. more
Casting New Light on Solar Energy Hoping to facilitate wider utilization of renewable solar energy solutions by providing a simplified, more market-driven approach, an Alcoa Foundation fellow has created a basic and comprehensive guide that casts a new light on solar energy. more
Leveraging Knowledge, Expertise among Program Partners One of the major objectives of the Alcoa Foundation Conservation & Sustainability Fellowship Program is to promote collaboration among partner organizations that are focused on the pressing issues facing the world today. more