Philanthropies

As the climate crisis deepens, nearly all areas prioritized by philanthropies are affected. Philanthropies globally are directing less than 2% of their support to climate change efforts. Business as usual is no longer an option. With the climate crisis not slowing down, philanthropies' role is more crucial than ever in providing expertise and funding to meet the objectives of the Paris Agreement.

Philanthropy Leadership Platform

With the Philanthropic Leadership Platform, UN Climate Change aims to engage philanthropists, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals to orchestrate collective climate action, build collaborative capacities, and mobilize resources to drive inclusive and transformative change towards a climate-positive future.

To explore the role of philanthropies in tackling climate change and how their role can be leveraged globally and regionally, UN Climate Change organized a high-level launch event at COP 27 in 2022, and more recently, an event at the MENA Regional Climate Week in 2023.

Partnerships with Philanthropies

Bloomberg Philanthropies

With the support of Bloomberg Philanthropies, the secretariat strengthened its capacity to support developing country Parties to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement and the Glasgow Pact through enhancements to the Global Climate Action Portal.

Open Earth Foundation

The secretariat – in partnership with the OpenEarth Foundation – advanced work under the Global Innovation Hub initiative which promotes transformative innovations for a low-emission and climate-resilient future.

BMW Foundation

The Secretariat and BMW Foundation collaborated in organizing and executing joint activities and campaigns within the existing initiatives of UNFCCC including organizing side events during the UN Climate Change Conference.

Open Society Foundations

With the support of a grant from the Open Society Foundations, the secretariat has strengthened its technical capabilities within the Transitional Committee, fortified efforts in accountability and transparency, streamlined the Global Stocktake process, and heightened the adaptability of both the UNFCCC and its COP to current challenges.