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Ecological transition: How can a philanthropy organisation start operating within planetary limits?

The past two years Saari Residence, an international artist residency maintained by Kone Foundation, has been transforming its activities towards profound ecological sustainability. Residency Director Leena Kela tells us how they got started and how a philanthropy organisation can take steps towards sustainable practices.

André Wilkens

Director, European Cultural Foundation

Opinions - 8 November 2022

Every foundation should be a climate foundation

André Wilkens, Director, European Cultural Foundation, on why he feels a responsibility to act on climate change, and what culture and arts can do to address the issue.

Angel Font

Corporate Director of the CaixaResearch Institute and Research and Health in Portugal “la Caixa” Foundation and President, Philea

Carola Carazzone

Secretary General, Assifero and Vice-President, Philea

Opinions - 7 November 2022

Together For a Climate of Change

Crises are discussed globally, but felt locally. When COP27 begins in Sharm El-Sheikh this week, it will mark 31 years since the first reference to “loss and damage” in climate…

Mshai Mkoji

COP27 Project Manger, African Climate Foundation

Opinions - 4 November 2022

It’s COP o’clock

This year all roads lead to Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt for the 27th United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP27). It’s full steam ahead to ensure…

Tom Brookes

CEO, Global Strategic Communications Council

Opinions - 3 November 2022

The stark reality: Every foundation is now a climate foundation

We sat down with Tom Brookes, CEO of the Global Strategic Communications Council and former Executive Director of Communications at the European Climate Foundation, to discuss the role of philanthropy in the face of the climate crisis and the importance of storytelling in creating transformational change.

Tom Moring

Professor Emeritus and Chair of the steering group, University of Helsinki

Torbjörn Eng

Research Manager, Riksbankens Jubileumsfond

Christer Kuvaja

Head of Research, Society of Swedish Literature in Finland

Opinions - 28 October 2022

Future Nordics: We must bridge the gap between research and policy solutions

Six funders of research in the Nordic countries challenge researchers in humanities and social sciences to respond to the urgent challenges of our time in a seven-year programme. Future Challenges in the Nordics, People – Culture – Society builds bridges between policies and research.

Simon Mériaux

OD Manager and Head Of Learning, MAVA, Fondation pour la Nature

Liliana Dias

Consultant, Stone Soup Consulting

Opinions - 27 October 2022

Tips of the Triangle: Exploring three-way partnerships for Organisational Development (OD)

Tripartite action plans between a donor, its partner organisation, and an external consultant make a tried-and-true recipe for supporting Organisational Development. MAVA Foundation has conducted this experiment with success, devoting part of our last phase of activity to helping partners strengthen their ability to deliver positive impact.

Delphine Moralis

Chief Executive Officer, Philea

Opinions - 26 October 2022

Gender Equality Week – let human beings, be

Earlier this week, the European Parliament kicked off the third Gender Equality Week, including a series of events tackling issues ranging from equal pay to domestic violence. One of…

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Arts and Culture for a Climate of Change

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Ecological transition: How can a philanthropy organisation start operating within planetary limits?

Every foundation should be a climate foundation

Together For a Climate of Change

It’s COP o’clock

The stark reality: Every foundation is now a climate foundation

Future Nordics: We must bridge the gap between research and policy solutions

Tips of the Triangle: Exploring three-way partnerships for Organisational Development (OD)

Gender Equality Week – let human beings, be