Philanthropy for Climate Action

5th December,2022 Download

Despite the devastating impact of climate change, less than 2% of philanthropic capital is directed towards climate mitigation. This allocation needs to be scaled fast. But it is not just a volume game. It also matters where and how philanthropy uses its capital.

The ‘Philanthropy for Climate Action’ report was commissioned by the IKEA Foundation and produced by Systemiq in partnership with RMI.

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