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You can’t play a symphony alone, it takes an orchestra
Preparing for the launch of the latest edition of our Environmental Funding by European Foundations publication, I mentioned the topic to my eldest son who said that this was the most important thing he had …
Supporting young people to reclaim the future
Bold and creative young climate activists lead transformations to combat the climate crisis: we need philanthropy to match this boldness and invest in us Our earth is borrowed from the next generation. We have to …
Persons with disabilities need to be included in the climate conversation
And how philanthropy can help make that happen Beyond the direct environmental and physical impacts of climate change, there are social, political, and cultural implications of a warming world. While rising sea levels, increased global …
How to avoid checking the equity box and make true progress toward climate justice
In the wake of the widespread racial justice protests of the past year, environmental funders are reckoning with their history. For generations, communities of colour have borne the brunt of the pollution of their air, …
IKEA Foundation commits €1bn to reducing greenhouse gas emissions
The IKEA Foundation has announced a new pledge of €1 billion to climate programmes over the next five years to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The commitment, which will reinforce its work in the climate space, …
ACF report: Covid-19 has set back foundations’ work on climate change
An interim report on the progress of the UK climate philanthropy commitment has highlighted the need for foundations to accelerate efforts to fulfil their climate commitments, with many noting that the pandemic has slowed their …
A call to philanthropy to be bold. Now.
‘10 years to transform the future of humanity – or to destabilize the planet’ – this is the reality philanthropy is facing today. In time for Earth Day 2021 Dafne’s Max von Abendroth is calling …
European funders have increased environmental giving, shows EFC report
The European Foundation Centre has launched the 5th edition of its environmental funding mapping, representing the most comprehensive study to date into support for environmental initiatives provided by European philanthropic foundations. The report shows that …
ClimateWorks President and CEO departs for Bezos Earth Fund
ClimateWorks Foundation President and CEO Charlotte Pera is stepping down from her role at the major climate intermediary to join the Bezos Earth Fund as Vice President for Strategy and Programs. The ClimateWorks Board of …
Philanthropy and governments working together to counter aridity in Mongolia
Land degradation and climate change mean that an estimated four billion people will live in arid and semi-arid areas by 2050, with a reduction in global crop yields of an average of 10 per cent, …
