Empowering Philanthropic Leaders to Take Climate Action
Empowering Philanthropic Leaders to Take Climate Action
Empowering Philanthropic Leaders to Take Climate Action
Empowering Philanthropic Leaders to Take Climate Action
Empowering Philanthropic Leaders to Take Climate Action
About Us
Following the adoption of the Paris Agreement, leaders from our founding funders and key partners recognized that addressing the climate crisis at a level corresponding to the urgent threat required more quick, at-scale philanthropic investments to truly lead to transformational change. We were formed in 2019 and became Climate Lead in 2024.
At Climate Lead, we believe that philanthropy can radically reshape climate outcomes. We provide specialized services to help philanthropists make influential contributions to urgently address the climate crisis.
Tailored Support
We support those new to climate with learning sessions, peer connections, expertly sourced giving opportunities, and curated portfolios for impactful philanthropy, and more.
Specialized Expertise
We translate credible guidance from a diverse network of climate experts and leaders working on climate from many angles all across the globe.
Networked Community
We connect philanthropists to a built-in community of peer philanthropists and funders, advisors, scientists, field partners, and others leveraging collaboration for climate.
Impartial Guide
We transform complexity into courage and offer our services free of charge, prioritizing donor interests and climate impact at scale.
We have catalyzed more than $4 billion into high-impact climate solutions.
Philanthropy in Action
Discover how philanthropy is fueling impactful climate solutions across the globe through these inspiring stories.
Halting Deforestation
With the support of philanthropy, efforts to restore forests, end deforestation, and protect Indigenous rights coalesced to build a powerful case for protection.
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“Our hope is to inspire other funders to come into this underfunded area and realize that if we pool funds now, we can do a lot of the learning, failing, and succeeding that needs to happen, as soon as possible."
The Ballmer Group
Our Resources
Our Resources
Explore Climate Lead’s signature products designed to help philanthropists navigate climate quickly and with impact, including overviews of intersectional opportunities that address climate and health, collaborative giving, and more.