Climate Philanthropy

As government support for climate solutions becomes increasingly uncertain, the role of philanthropy is taking on new urgency. While public funding has long been a critical driver of climate innovation, recent shifts and threats of federal rollbacks have left a growing void—one that philanthropy is uniquely positioned to help fill. To explore how foundations, funders, and catalytic capital can respond, Invested in Climate is launching a Deep Dive Series on Climate Philanthropy.

In this series, we highlight the evolving and essential role of climate philanthropy—how it can deploy flexible, risk-tolerant capital, support frontline communities, unlock private investment, and act quickly when policy lags. You’ll hear from leaders at the forefront of this space, including the MacArthur Foundation, which is blending traditional grantmaking with impact investing to amplify its climate impact.

Throughout the series, we’ll speak with philanthropic leaders, family foundations, and strategic investors who are stepping up to address a civil society crisis and ensure that climate progress doesn't stall in the face of political headwinds. With climate deadlines looming and billions still needed to meet just transition goals, this series aims to inform, inspire, and activate the next wave of philanthropic action to move us closer to a resilient, decarbonized future.

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