Climate Change and Philanthropy Infrastructure: Supporting the Ecosystem to Act

Abstract

The global impact of the climate crisis, increasingly marked by deadly heatwaves, droughts, floods, and other climate-related disasters, endangers all aspects of society, particularly vulnerable groups. This makes philanthropy's role, not only in achieving climate neutrality, but also in supporting adaptation, resilience, and broader climate action, more and more important.The scale of the challenge calls for collective action, and PIOs are integral to fostering collaboration, innovation and impact within the broader philanthropic ecosystem. The publication serves as a comprehensive directory of PIOs supporting European foundations in navigating the complex and rapidly evolving climate philanthropy landscape.This is the third edition of the report, covering 33 PIOs operating across European, national, regional and global levels. It provides an updated snapshot of the diverse actors that are contributing to supporting and shaping the field, including thematic and geographic networks, associations, pooled funds, consulting and advisory organisations and media entities.By providing a snapshot of the actors supporting climate philanthropy, the European Philanthropy Coalition for Climate aims to equip foundations, whether they are just beginning their climate journeys or are ready to demonstrate leadership, with the tools and networks they need to act