European Philanthropy Coalition for Climate

Philanthropy For Climate is a growing global movement of over 800 foundations spread across over 21 countries and 6 continents with a shared commitment to meaningful climate action.

The movement revolves around seven national commitments and an international commitment which provide foundations with a framework to integrate climate across their work, from their programmes to their investments to their operations and beyond, regardless of their size, geography or mission. 

We encourage all foundations to join us by signing a commitment and taking the next step on their unique climate journey, whether you are just getting started or already leading the way! 

How we support philanthropy on the climate journey

1. We support foundations on their climate journeys

Though peer-exchange and learning opportunities:  

• At Philea flagship events
• COP28 webinar series

Through practical resources:  

• Implementation Guide for the International Philanthropy Commitment on Climate Change
• Case studies and guidance such as “Feeling the Heat: How Foundation Can Use their Investments to Curb Climate Change”
• Climate + Philanthropy Learning Journey training course
• Climate & Philanthropy weekly newsletter

2. We strengthen existing and emerging national climate commitments

We provide peer–exchange and capacity–building for national associations of donors and foundations to encourage climate action within their networks at a national level, including through the development of national climate commitments.

3. We convene European philanthropy infrastructure organisations active in the field of climate 

We map the climate philanthropy field in Europe and connect active organisations through peer–exchange to encourage coordination and collaboration across the climate & philanthropy ecosystem, as part of PEX.