On Wednesday, a coalition of nine foundations said they would collectively spend $5 billion by 2030 to protect at least 30% of the planet’s land and sea, known as 30x30.

The Wyss Foundation and eight other philanthropic organizations pledged Wednesday to give $5 billion by 2030 to protect biodiversity around the planet, the largest-ever private gift for conservation.

A coalition of nine charitable groups announced today that they will jointly commit $5 billion toward an aggressive pledge that aims to conserve 30% of the world’s lands and waters by 2030.

A $52 million philanthropic collaboration among 18 foundations formally kicked off today with the aim of helping developing countries transition to energy efficient, climate-friendly, and affordable cooling solutions.

Today, Forbes Magazine released its annual list of and ranked Hansjörg Wyss at #9 for individuals who gave the most to charity in 2015. To compile its ranking, Forbes looked at the amount of charitable funds that make it to recipients through both individual’s foundations and personal giving.

The Wyss Foundation today joined a group of leading philanthropic organizations and donors in the creation of a new fund to help expand energy efficiency efforts in developing countries. 

Forbes Magazine this week announced that philanthropist Hansjörg Wyss is #8 on its list of individuals in the United States who gave the most to charity in 2014.  The Forbes analysis, conducted in partnership with the Philanthropic Research Institute, found that the top 10 most generous philanthropists in the U.S. in 2014 gave a total of $7.1 billion to charitable causes.

Hansjörg Wyss is among seven families and individuals who today announced that they are joining the Giving Pledge by committing to give half or more their wealth to charity.