Climate Breakthrough

Our program supports visionaries to drive large-scale system changes, not incremental work centered on near-term success, in order to swiftly and justly close the gap between the world today and a sustainable future. #ClimateBreakthroughAward #ClimatePhilanthropy #ClimateGrant #ClimateLeadership #NoPlanetB #SustainableFuture

Under the Paris Climate Accords, nations agreed to submit stronger climate commitments every five years and the next round is due just a few months after COP29. This makes the summit in Baku, the last major opportunity to set clear and ambitious expectations for the next generation of national climate commitments. Swipe to explore how these awardees used their Climate Breakthrough Award program to develop and launch bold initiatives to advance stronger climate commitments both in individual nations and globally. Vinuta Gopal, Brikesh Singh, and Sanjiv Gopal of Asar created and launched a structured network infrastructure called “Mycelium” to function as a “last-mile delivery” system for India’s ambitious national climate targets. Mycelium brings together state governments, NGOs, businesses, and communities to adapt national policies to local contexts. https://lnkd.in/gdsQwZ6W Tessa Khan founded Uplift which unites a powerful network of activists, legal experts, and media campaigners with the goal of making the United Kingdom the first major nation to completely phase out oil and gas production within a decade. https://lnkd.in/gCmWhkr3 Inspired by global treaties addressing existential threats, Tzeporah Berman created the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative to urge governments worldwide to halt new oil and gas development. The initiative also engages progressive corporations, urging them to align their investments and operations with regions committed to ending fossil fuel expansion. https://lnkd.in/gwJE-Wju #ClimateAction #ActOnClimate #COP29 #COP29Baku #ClimateBreakthroughAward

Referred to as the “Climate Finance COP”, this year’s global climate conference is critical as nations aim to replace the $100 billion annual commitment, which is set to expire in 2025, with a more ambitious goal that will truly address the gap in climate and adaptation finance. Swipe to explore how these awardees used their Climate Breakthrough Award program to develop and launch bold initiatives that align climate action with economic development and advocate for increased climate funding in critical nations. Mohamed Adow, founder and director of Power Shift Africa, launched a high-level policy engagement initiative, that seeks to unlock Africa’s geoeconomic potential as a key player in global climate action. https://lnkd.in/gr3WXvcW Sara Jane Ahmed pioneered the concept of Climate Prosperity Plans (CPPs), customized financial and economic models that align climate action with key economic priorities such as job creation, debt management and energy access. Financial Futures Center https://lnkd.in/gxa_-7vn Sebastián Kind created RELP (Renewables for All) to help developing countries design and implement robust policy frameworks and credit-enhancement tools that can mitigate risks and improve creditworthiness for renewable energy. https://lnkd.in/gZtSSrXV Photo credit for the 1st slide: Associated Press #ClimateFinance #COP29 #COP29Baku #JustTransition #LossandDamage #CleanEconomy #ClimateSolutions #ClimateBreakthroughAward

There’s a massive legal battle underway in the UK to?#StopRosebank. A Climate Breakthrough Awardee is leading the charge. Follow?Tessa Khan?and her organization at upliftuk.org for updates on the critical campaign and their bold mission. Check out climatebreakthrough.org for our climate philanthropy work. #ClimateAction?#ClimatePhilanthropy?#ClimateBreakthroughAward

Exciting opportunity to support Tessa Khan (Awardee 2018) and the ambituous work she launched through the #ClimateBreakthroughAward program. Check it out!

I'm scouting for candidates for the Climate Breakthrough Award Program (https://lnkd.in/dee79kBG). The Climate Breakthrough Award Program awards extraordinary and transformative leaders in the climate space with $4 million over three years to create and implement the boldest strategies to mitigate climate change. Preferred candidates must be from Nigeria or the West African region focused solely on climate change solutions and initiatives. Recommendations are welcomed via email. Please send your recommendations with their contact information or seek further clarification from me at [email protected] or [email protected].

Deadline alert! We're looking for #eventplanning support to help us host our annual retreat in Nairobi, Kenya, in June 2025. If you are or know an incredible #eventplanner with local expertise, experience with global clients, and passion for supporting environmental champions, check the attached PDF for additional information on submitting your Request for Proposal or email Erica Chen-Johnson: erica(at)climatebreakthrough(dot)org.

Tzeporah Berman is a true force for climate action. Proud to see Tzeporah (Awardee 2019) recognized on the 2024 TIME100 Climate list of the world's most influential leaders driving real climate action. We couldn’t be more thrilled to see her work on the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative, an initiative she developed and launched during her Climate Breakthrough Award program, receive global recognition and attention. Here’s to more strides forward! #TIME100 #ClimateAction

A powerful reminder from Mohamed Adow, founder and director of?PowerShift Africa Reflecting on the US election in?Carbon Brief, the Climate Breakthrough Awardee says “the impetus for climate action over the next four years will not come from the politics of the White House, it will come from the economics of clean energy, from Europe, emerging markets and sub-national actors in the US and around the world.” Mohamed was selected for the Climate Breakthrough Award program in 2020 and launched a high-level policy engagement initiative that aims to steer Africa away from the pitfalls of fossil fuel dependency by empowering grassroots movements and engaging a wide array of high-level stakeholders. “For Africa, this is an opportunity to step up and fill the void left by the US presidency. Africa has vast renewable energy potential combined with the moral authority of being victims of climate harm but not perpetrators. With the right investment from other countries, African nations can demonstrate how it’s possible to break the link between development and fossil fuels and raise up a continent of climate champions to showcase the power of clean energy.” #ClimateAction?#ClimatePhilanthropy?#ClimateBreakthroughAward

We're planning a transformative retreat in Nairobi, Kenya, in June 2025 and we need your expertise in event planning. Each year, we bring together our community of grantees, staff, and board members as a catalyst for us to reconnect, reenergize, and return to our work with renewed momentum. We're on the lookout for an experienced partner to help us design and execute this experience. This includes support in organizing activities, managing logistics, and identifying and contracting a high-quality local media team—all with a focus on seamless execution, strong communication, and safety. Key Dates: RFP response deadline: November 18, 2024 Retreat date: June 2025 Location: Nairobi, Kenya If you have local expertise, experience with global clients, and are passionate about supporting visionary leaders, check the attached PDF for additional information. #EventPlanning #EventPlanner