Giving Green

☀️ We’re proud to share that Lena Olszewska, a senior associate at IDinsight and one of our researchers, was featured in SRM360's latest newsletter discussing our research into solar radiation management (SRM)! This year marked our first deep dive into SRM, and our findings highlight the importance of inclusive governance frameworks and philanthropic support to address gaps in public engagement, capacity building, and international collaboration—especially in low- and middle-income countries. 📰 Read the full feature to learn how philanthropy can play a pivotal role in shaping informed, equitable decisions for SRM: https://lnkd.in/gKzebNGK 🔍 For a deeper look at our findings, check out our report on SRM governance: https://lnkd.in/gsQtzHDu #ClimateAction #SRM #ClimatePhilanthropy

What do you get when you combine thousands of hours of climate donation research with an audience of 150 people in the Netherlands? 🎊 🎊 🎊 Confetti 🎊 🎊 🎊 At our Dutch partner Doneer Effectief's year-end event, a jury of academics analyzed reports on high-impact charities from evaluators like Giving Green and unveiled top charities in three categories. Congratulations to Giving Green-recommended Top Nonprofits Clean Air Task Force and Industrious Labs for being nominated, and to The Good Food Institute for winning the climate category. Livestock production is responsible for at least 10% of global emissions. We think the Good Food Institute's work to make alternative proteins as delicious and affordable as meat could reduce meat consumption and help people follow a more climate-friendly diet. Read more on why your donations to the Good Food Institute can help stimulate systemic change that reduces food system emissions on a global scale: https://lnkd.in/eka6mzxi

Check out the latest video from Paul Smeets examining whether it's a good idea to spend the night on a train to combat climate change, featuring Julian Kölbel! The two met up in Amsterdam to continue their conversation about the impact of individual climate action vs. donating to highly effective climate nonprofits—a discussion our founder, Dr. Daniel Stein, participated in on the Innovations in Sustainable Finance podcast. 🎧 Interested in hearing the full conversation? Listen here: https://lnkd.in/g5_TU63J #climateaction #climatephilanthropy #effectivegiving

❓ What's the most effective action an individual can take to address climate change? Cutting back on meat? Flying less? 💡 The answer is complicated, but the most important thing is to approach climate action at a systemic level. Our founder, Dr. Daniel Stein, recently joined Paul Smeets on the Innovations in Sustainable Finance podcast, hosted by Julian Kölbel, for a nuanced discussion about approaches to affecting systems change, including donating to effective climate nonprofits. Have a listen for a digestible and informative look at why smart donations can help you connect your individual action with systems change. Interested in learning more? Today, we released a report, "How and Why We Think About Systems Change as a Climate Funder," that highlights: 🌎 How systems change strategies "change the rules of the game". 💪 Why climate philanthropy is uniquely positioned to fund catalytic interventions like policy change, technology innovation, and market shaping. 🤓 Insights from past successes, such as solar photovoltaics and the Inflation Reduction Act. 🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://lnkd.in/e8F8eSUi 📘 Read the report: https://lnkd.in/eD9caSHE #climatephilanthropy #climateaction #systemschange #effectivegiving

📣 Vox has dropped its annual list of the best climate change charities to give to! We're proud to see our research and recommendations inform Vox's journalism for the 6th year in a row, and thrilled to see all six of our Top Nonprofits - Clean Air Task Force, Future Cleantech Architects, The Good Food Institute, Industrious Labs, Opportunity Green, and Project InnerSpace - land a spot on the list. #GivingTuesday may be behind us but the season of giving is still in full swing! Read the full piece to learn more about our Top Nonprofits and consider giving to them directly or via our fund, the Giving Green Fund. 📰 Full article: https://lnkd.in/eeAdkuj 📧 Future Perfect newsletter: https://lnkd.in/g77pYBDw 🌎 Giving Green Fund: https://lnkd.in/epTE-8kT #climatephilanthropy #climategiving #effectivegiving

🎊 Happy #GivingTuesday! 🎊 🌍 If you want to donate to fight climate change, what’s the best way to spend your money? Our founder, Dr. Daniel Stein, sat down with Robinson Meyer at Heatmap News to discuss Giving Green’s approach to answering this question. Have a read to learn more about how our research and recommendations have evolved over the past five years and our climate giving recommendations for 2024-2025. 🔗 Link to the article: https://lnkd.in/gawveQTq Interested in putting our recommendations into practice this #GivingTuesday? Here's what you can do: ⭐ Give directly to our six Top Nonprofits: Clean Air Task Force, Future Cleantech Architects, The Good Food Institute, Industrious Labs, Opportunity Green, and Project InnerSpace. 🌱 Donate to The Giving Green Fund, a one-stop-shop to give to ALL our Top Nonprofits, plus several others we identify to be doing high-impact work for our climate (with no management fees): https://lnkd.in/eYmPnbSP 🔍 Donate to Giving Green to support our research and operations so we can continue providing you with the resources you need to give smarter: https://lnkd.in/e3CTueR5 #ClimateAction #EffectiveGiving #ClimatePhilanthropy

#GivingTuesday is tomorrow! 🤲 ✨ Thinking about giving to climate this year? 🌍 Join us this Thursday at 9 am PT | 12 pm ET | 5 pm GMT for a webinar on how to give in 2025 and beyond to reshape the fight against climate change. We’ll be discussing high-impact philanthropic strategies and tools for maximizing every donation. You'll hear from climate leaders from our Top Nonprofits spearheading transformative, systems-shifting efforts across the globe. 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eEGEFzMu #climateaction #climatephilanthropy

🌍 Webinar: Bold Climate Philanthropy for 2025 and Beyond 🌍 To tackle climate change effectively, we need bold, systemic approaches—and climate philanthropy has the potential to keep us moving toward progress in 2025 and beyond. On December 5, join us for a timely and informative webinar during the year’s biggest week for philanthropic giving. Together, we’ll explore high-impact climate giving opportunities that align with the urgency this moment demands. 📅 When: Thursday, December 5 at 9 am PT | 12 pm ET | 5 pm GMT 🎙️ Moderator: Randall Kempner, Executive Director, Climate Philanthropy Catalyst Coalition 💡 What you’ll gain: - An understanding of 8 high-impact philanthropic strategies and 6 high-impact climate nonprofits to drive change - Expert insights spanning industries from heavy industry to  transportation to geothermal energy, and more - Practical tools to connect your giving to systems-level change 👥 Speakers: - Dr. Daniel Stein, Founder & Executive Director, Giving Green - Aoife O'Leary, CEO & Founder, Opportunity Green - Terra Rogers, Program Director, Clean Air Task Force - Dr. Peter Schniering, Founder, Future Cleantech Architects 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eEGEFzMu #climateaction #climatephilanthropy 

A note to our community from Giving Green founder and executive director, Dr. Daniel Stein, a week after the US election: "In light of the US election results, we know many are concerned about what this means for the future of our climate. There is no denying that we have a tough four years ahead of us. At Giving Green, our work is rooted in the big picture. We understand that the road to climate mitigation and decarbonization is a long one with many ups and downs. In the face of setbacks, we will stay focused and keep moving in the right direction. We want to reassure our community that we have long been preparing for this moment. Our research and recommendations are guided by a long-term, global strategy that accounts for multiple levers of systems change. This includes policy—on an international, state, and federal level—as well as technology development, market shaping, building social license, and more. We have our work cut out for us, but we are up to the challenge. As are our Top Nonprofits, Giving Green Fund grantees, and the rest of the climate movement." 🔍 Read the full statement here, plus thoughts from some of our Top Nonprofits, Clean Air Task Force, The Good Food Institute, and Industrious Labs: https://lnkd.in/egjJTni7 ⚡ More from Clean Air Task Force here: https://lnkd.in/gaW8B9zq 🍔 More from The Good Food Institute in AgFunderNews here: https://lnkd.in/efiKBti7 #climateaction #climatephilanthropy

💡 🌱 Are you working on an innovative climate solution? The Keeling Curve Prize is now accepting applications! 🔗 Apply here: kcurveprize.org/apply #2025KeelingCurvePrize #ClimateInnovation #ActOnClimate