Written by: Kathleen Simpson
When it comes to the role of philanthropy in the fight against climate change, grant-making features front and centre. Grants can be nimble and risk-tolerant in spurring climate solutions, as highlighted in a recent report by...
Written by: Kimberly White
National Geographic and Sky Ocean Ventures have teamed up to launch a global search for innovative solutions to tackle the world’s single-use plastic crisis.
The year-long competition is open to both individuals and teams.
The Ocean Plastic Innovation Challenge...
Written by: Kimberly White
It is no secret that fossil fuel companies have spent millions of dollars in greenwashed advertisements touting their sustainability efforts and green credentials. The fossil fuel industry has used deceptive marketing campaigns for years to reassure...
Written by: Kimberly White
The King of Beers is bringing its long-term commitment to renewable energy to the biggest stage of the year: Super Bowl LIII.
Budweiser’s latest commercial features the iconic Budweiser Clydesdales alongside wind turbines. Anheuser Busch VP of Marketing Core...
Written by: Kimberly White
Apple is stepping up its climate commitments. The tech giant has pledged to achieve total carbon neutrality by 2030. While Apple has already reached carbon neutrality for its global corporate operations, the pledge will extend to...
Written by: Victoria Masterson
A company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, hopes to turn 500,000 people and 10,000 businesses into tree owners by 2030.
Inspired by the country’s successful bottle return scheme, EcoTree devised a simple model to engage people in forestry...
Written by: Sean Fleming
Just for a minute, think about the shower gel you use. Or the laundry detergent, ice cream or fruit juice you buy. When you buy it, it’s yours – all of it. The contents and...
Written by: Kimberly White
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced that it will phase out financing for fossil fuel projects by 2021. The EIB is the world's largest multilateral financial institution, providing approximately €16 billion in energy finance annually.
The...
Written by: Ole Pedersen
Polluting the environment is a crime which can have countless victims – of numerous species and future generations. Whether it’s an oil spill in the sea, a release of raw sewage into a river, or a...
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Written by: Julie Mollins
Tackling climate change requires large-scale financial investments into adaptation and mitigation activities.
Known as “climate finance” under the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, the idea of mobilizing funds from countries in the global...












