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Most comprehensive ever report on European environmental philanthropy launched by Philea
On 22 May 2023, Philea published the sixth edition of its Environmental Funding by European Foundations report, the most comprehensive of its kind, which covers topics ranging from thematic focus of environmental grantmaking, to geographical …
Climate lens tool for Australian philanthropists will help funders minimise climate effects
Philanthropy Australia and the Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network (AEGN) have partnered to launch the Climate Lens tool. The tool, the first of its kind in Australia, will highlight how a nuanced approach to supporting social …
Inside the house: Alliance reader survey reveals how philanthropy is preparing itself for climate change
As part of our ClimatePhilanthropy2030 project, Alliance wanted to know whether foundations were leading by example on climate action by finding out what’s happening inside the house. So we surveyed our readers to ask: how are your organisations making …
Climate adaptation needs urgent philanthropy support – and offers the key to climate justice
We suggest why now is the time for philanthropies to advance their ambitions for climate justice by becoming climate adaptation champions. Climate change, once seen as a threat to our future, is now understood as …
Baseline funding increase for BIPOC-led justice groups
The first-ever cross-racial community of donors and movement leaders, the Donors of Color Network (DOCN), recently announced a new funding baseline of $120 million through the Climate Funders Justice Pledge (CFJP) for Black, Indigenous, and …
How we learned to stop worrying and love the uncertainty
When Giving Green started, we were focused on looking for evidence-based climate solutions. But eventually, we came to the conclusion that to maximize our impact, we have to support strategies that are less measurable but …
Landscape study finds that Mexico is leading the region on ESG strategies
A report from the Mexican consulting firm Ernest Young has found that 64 per cent of Mexican companies have an ESG strategy, compared to 58 per cent of companies throughout the rest of Latin America. …
Active Philanthropy puts the spotlight on climate funding strategies
With its recently launched knowledge resource, Active Philanthropy puts the Spotlight on Climate Funding Strategies, supporting foundations and private funders to learn from each other. Climate change is the most pressing issue of our time, …
Using evidence: what role for funders and philanthropists?
What is the role of funders in supporting the effectiveness of a sector? In the last few years, a group of conservation funders has been considering effectiveness in the light of evidence and adapting their …
Fill out our reader survey on climate
As part of our ClimatePhilanthropy2030 project, Alliance has been closely following how philanthropy is supporting efforts for climate mitigation and responding to the effects of climate change. But we also want to know what’s happening …
