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From baby steps to bold strides: A journey to embracing climate change
Almost five years ago, a handful of UK funders, with the support of the Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF), launched the Funder Commitment on Climate Change, with the aim of providing a simple – yet holistic – framework for foundations to consider their agency within the context of the climate emergency. Today, this has grown into #PhilanthropyForClimate, a diverse movement of over 800 foundations across the globe with a shared commitment to urgent climate action.
Opinion: A shift in mindset would be a gamechanger in developing Africa's green project pipeline
Climate finance providers need to adopt a more flexible approach in Africa – working towards a "public good" of investments that benefit all – or risk being part of a longstanding impasse on the continent, says development economist Anzetse Were. The impacts of climate change continue to compromise the livelihoods of hundreds of millions of Africans. This is especially true of those that are dependent on sectors directly impacted by rapidly changing environments, such as agriculture.
Five ways funders can support charities and social enterprises through the cost-of-living crisis
The cost-of-living crisis is really starting to bite. With food, energy and fuel bills rapidly rising, we know more people are likely to rely on the services of charities – following already heightened demand during the Covid-19 pandemic. Yet, charities and social businesses are having to do more with fewer financial resources. The findings of our UK Giving report 2022 – the largest study of household giving behaviour in the UK – already showed that fewer people are giving to charity overall.
Cooling the planet: seven social enterprise solutions to combat the climate crisis
As heatwaves sweep Asia and Europe, the reality of the climate crisis is becoming ever more obvious to even the most hardened sceptics. Who has the ideas, skills and motivation to move us to net zero? Social entrepreneurs! Climate change is happening – and it is making its impact felt across the world. So far in 2022, we’ve seen temperatures approach 50C in a brutal heatwave that swept across India and Pakistan, devastating crops and leading to critical shortages of water and power.
Five ways foundations can start investing in climate action
Philanthropy is uniquely placed to drive change, thanks to its reach, resources and independence. But for many foundations, the hardest part about climate action is knowing where to begin. Expert tips from Philea and Active Philanthropy. At the first ever Philea Forum last month, Rob Hopkins, co-founder of the Transition Network and author of ‘From what is to what if’ took us time travelling to 2032.
Interview with Rosa Gallego: “We cannot but need to address the climate challenge. Foundations are responsible citizens of this world”
“I think the indicators are so clear now that people cannot look anywhere else to avoid the problem. If we do not address the climate emergency now, where we will be in 10 years?
Tackling the climate crisis: does philanthropy have what it takes?
Max von Abendroth and Karalyn Gardner, Dafne, share how philanthropy infrastructure organisations can inspire, guide and support their foundation members to become committed “climate foundations”. By Max von Abendroth & Karalyn Gardner, Dafne The consequences of global warming are all too visible already now.
Carol Mack, ACF: “No matter what you fund, the climate has an impact”
“It was clear to me that I didn’t want the epitaph on my gravestone to say ‘she generated shareholder value,’ I wanted to do something that I felt was more directed towards the common good. I decided to then move to the charitable sector,” said Carol Mack, Chief Executive of the UK’s Association of Charitable Foundations who was elected to the Dafne Board in January 2021.
Delphine Moralis, EFC: “Today’s crisis calls for strong leadership that focuses on connections, on building bridges, on purpose”
In September 2020, Delphine Moralis became the first female CEO of the European Foundation Centre (EFC). She brings a vast experience of working in the non-profit sector and a unique vision of strong leadership. In this conversation, she shared with us how her sons see her job, her thoughts on partnership with the EU and her hopes for a joined-up European philanthropy umbrella organisation.
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