The Foundation recognizes the important role that environmental and cultural sites play in local
communities worldwide. To this end, the Foundation supports the enhancement of urban environments
and culturally significant landmarks through the following goals:
GOAL 1: To improve the urban parks experience by supporting
infrastructure improvements and
beautification efforts in existing parks and by supporting the creation
of additional green spaces.
STRATEGY:
- The Foundation supports organizations that work to meet the needs of local communities
through strategic design improvements of urban parks and gardens. The Foundation focuses
on the beautification of these parks and gardens and the enhancement of visitor experiences
as a means of making an impact on the environment and the surrounding communities.
GOAL 2: To promote and preserve culturally significant places and spaces internationally.
STRATEGY:
- The Foundation works internationally to promote land conservation in a locally appropriate
manner through place-based restoration of historically, environmentally and culturally
significant sites.
Corals are vital to a healthy ocean. The Foundation values healthy oceans and the important role
that corals play in this ecosystem. The Foundation supports coral conservation by focusing
on the following goal:
GOAL: To increase awareness to promote the preservation of precious
corals and
healthy marine ecosystems.
STRATEGIES:
- Promoting awareness and education of the importance of corals and reef ecosystems
through outreach to targeted constituencies such as consumers, ocean enthusiasts and
select marine-tourism providers. - Supporting key research to directly contribute to saving reef ecosystems.
The Foundation believes that the manner in which precious metals and gemstones are extracted is of
the utmost importance. In an effort to promote responsible mining and support the communities in
which mining occurs, the Foundation focuses on the following goals:
GOAL 1: To promote the development of standards for responsible mining at the large-scale level.
STRATEGY:
- The Foundation encourages government, business and civil society to work collaboratively
on standards for responsible mining. Recognizing the global nature of mining, the Foundation
also promotes international cooperation in addressing these challenges. Specifically, the
Foundation supports research, convening and efforts to promote solutions toward the
development of a framework for responsible mining.
GOAL 2: To remediate areas where both small- and large-scale mining have occurred.
STRATEGY:
- The Foundation supports models of reclamation and restoration work that bring together
local communities, government, business and civil society in an effort to reclaim and remediate
land on which mining has occurred.
GOAL 3: To promote economic and social development in areas where mining occurs in an
effort to
support and strengthen mining communities.
STRATEGY:
- Working at a local level, globally, the Foundation supports place-based needs of mining
communities.