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 would require more quick, at-scale philanthropic investments to lead to transformational change. We were formed in 2019 and became Climate Lead in 2024.
Philanthropy can radically reshape climate outcomes. At Climate Lead, we provide specialized services to help philanthropists make influential contributions to urgently address the climate crisis. We offer our services free of charge, prioritizing donor interests and climate impact above all.
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 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 Advice
We offer our services free of charge, prioritizing donor interests and climate impact at scale.
In 6 years, we have catalyzed more than $6 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
