Founded by Matt Damon and Gary White 12 years ago, Water.org is a leading provider of micro-loans to expand water access and work toward fulfilling the U.N.’s SDG 6. But in an already complex space, COVID has shaken things up.
A hallmark of MacKenzie Scott’s giving so far has been supporting groups with diverse leadership and those overlooked by philanthropy. Her initial wave of climate funding, however, backed the mainstream. Where could she turn next?
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies keeps a low profile, but it’s one of the key U.S. foundations racing to defend endangered marine ecosystems worldwide—including the vast and biologically diverse seas of Indonesia.
The Regenerative Agriculture Foundation, which aims to change how farmers and ranchers work their land, is at the forefront of one of the hottest movements in conservation. A growing number of funders are getting on board.
Hawaiians are watching climate change unfold before them, with their food, water and land at risk. Here’s what the Hawaii Community Foundation is doing to make the islands more resilient in an era of rising ecological threats.
Climate change resilience is starting to receive more attention from funders—including from Barbados-born singer Rihanna, who is taking on this challenge with some interesting ideas.
As the drive to decarbonize the global economy gains new urgency, climate donors are grappling with an alternative energy source that still provokes controversy—but which is also fueling new hopes among funders and nonprofits alike.
