Global Philanthropy Partnership

Programs: The urban sustainability directors network - the urban sustainability directors network (usdn) is a peer-to-peer network of local government professionals from over 185 cities across the united states and canada dedicated to creating a healthier environment, economic prosperity, and increased social equity. This dynamic network enables sustainability directors and staff to share best practices and collaborate to develop and accelerate the application of innovative actions across north america. Usdn's ultimate goal is to accelerate effective urban sustainability outcomes at scale. The carbon neutral cities alliance (cnca), part of usdn, is a collaboration of international cities committed to achieving aggressive long-term carbon reduction goals. Cnca addresses what it will take for leading international cities to achieve deep emissions reductions and how they can work together to meet their respective goals. Gpp serves as a fiscal sponsor and advisor to this innovative project.

farm illinois - the food and agriculture road map for illinois was established to develop a comprehensive strategic plan to enable illinois and the chicago region to become the leading global hub for food and agriculture system innovation and ensure their leadership in sustainably meeting the 21st century challenge of global and local food security. Gpp serves as a fiscal sponsor for farm illinois.

green infastructure leadership exchange - the green infastructure leadership exchange is a practitioner network that supports communities seeking to adopt and grow green storm water infastructure programs by accelerating peer learning, motivation and implementation.

the southeast sustainability directors network is a professional network of local government sustainability officials in the southeast united states collaborating to accelerate the adoption of sustainable best practices across the region.