ClimateWorks Foundation

“This is no time for retreat or hesitation. It is a moment for courage and collaboration.” Today, we stand at a climate crossroads with the stakes higher than ever. Despite meaningful progress, climate impacts are only intensifying, and emerging leadership gaps reinforce a vital truth: climate progress cannot rely solely on the actions of any one country or on government action alone. The urgency of the moment is now—the next five years are the most critical in this decisive decade for #ClimateAction. In her annual letter, Helen Mountford (Helen M.) reflects on the challenges and opportunities ahead, including how philanthropy must step up to bridge divides and catalyze trust, ambition, and systemic change. 👉 Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gzhsm8Gr

As we gear up for Summer SCENE, we're thrilled to get to know the participants of our 2025 programme! This year, Summer SCENE, our #ClimatePolicy programme, had 1446 applicants and we're now in the process of contacting the shortlisted participants. Many thanks to ClimateWorks Foundation  for funding this course, and allowing young people from the Global South to access our programme and learn from the #OxfordSmithSchool experts. Congratulations to Pamela Eyre Victoria Lira Aruzhan Mominbayeva  Melchorita Tatiana Castro Gutierrez Angga Gumilar  Ninoska Clemente Monago  Mary Wangechi Maina Martín Iuvaro  Sharon Kaonga, CAPM®  for being shortlisted for the programme! See you in June!  Giovani Palafox-Alcantar Denise McCormick

Looking for a remote, full-time job in climate communications? The Marketing and Communications team at ClimateWorks Foundation is hiring a Public Affairs Manager to elevate our executive communications and thought leadership in driving transformative climate solutions. We’re looking for a US-based communications strategist with exceptional writing abilities and 7 to 10 years of experience, including time at a PR agency. If this sounds like you or someone you know, please share or apply! 🌱 #jobopportunity #climatejobs #remotejobs

We’re #Hiring: Public Affairs Manager Location: United States (Remote - US Flexible) ClimateWorks is looking for a Public Affairs Manager to join our team! This role involves working closely with leadership, program teams, and external partners to develop high-quality speeches, op-eds, and thought leadership materials that position ClimateWorks as a global champion for #ClimateAction. The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer and proactive communicator with 7–10 years of PR or communications experience, including time at a PR agency. 👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/g55S-bg8    For more details on ClimateWorks' mission, our excellent benefits and global culture, visit: https://lnkd.in/gH4Ni_yf #CultureAtCWF #RemoteWork #WereHiring #Careers #JobOpportunity #PublicAffairs

📣 Haskè Ventures and Riffle Ventures just launched the Luyway climate venture studio pilot in West Africa, with proud support from ClimateWorks. The goal? To build high-impact companies that can tackle West Africa’s climate challenges. Over the next year, they’ll explore bold new venture ideas, shape a long-term strategy, and contribute fresh thought leadership on venture studios for #climate in the region. ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/gEfnRWWk #ClimateAction #ClimateResilience #ClimateAdaptation #CircularEconomy

The world is watching outside the International Maritime Organization HQ! Over 60+ countries are calling for a strong, universal levy on #shipping to support climate-vulnerable nations. This is the moment to act. Let's not let them down! ⚓ 🌊🚢 #MEPC #CleanShipping

Why should countries include ambitious action on cooling in their NDCs 3.0? As of March 31, only 19 countries have submitted their updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), despite the February 2025 deadline (https://lnkd.in/gdN3TDu4). While the majority of the submitted NDCs 3.0 have included commitments that will impact cooling in some capacity — such as measures on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) or appliance efficiency — only a few explicitly recognize cooling as a sector in need of urgent action. Yet, sustainable cooling is a powerful climate solution that can slash emissions and strengthen resilience to rising temperatures. By prioritizing it in their NDCs, countries can unlock climate, health, and economic benefits, helping communities stay cool without warming the planet. So, how can countries integrate cooling into their NDCs 3.0? We break it down in our latest blog, written with Cool Coalition ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e4-AukNN #SustainableCooling #CleanCooling #PassiveCooling #EnergyEfficiency #HFCPhasedown #CoolingForAll #ClimateMitigation #EmissionsReductions #ParisAgreement #KigaliAmendment #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateResilience #GlobalGoals #SDGs #NDCs #GlobalCoolingPledge

"Philanthropy aims to play a vital role in solving the climate crisis. While global giving is up, only 20 percent of climate philanthropy has been directed to countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America over the past five years. Today, emerging economies, including Brazil, India, Indonesia, and Nigeria, are making critical choices determining their energy futures." - Monica Araya, Distinguished Fellow at ClimateWorks Foundation, and Joseph Ryan from Crux Alliance offer insights in Alliance magazine to drive support for #ClimatePhilanthropy in emerging economies. Read the full piece for more, including a spotlight on our Leapfrogging Partnership initiative for #EMobility: https://lnkd.in/gYmQeWmD

🌊 Green fuels and sustainable finance took center stage at #SingaporeMaritimeWeek. Our Senior Program Director, Jason Anderson, emphasized the urgency of early investments in net-zero fuels: “What we need now is fairly early and sizeable investments in net-zero fuels to be able to have them available when you need them later on, rather than focusing on just being able to comply through, for example, LNG and unsustainable biofuels." With the IMO's #MEPC83 just around the corner, the industry has a critical opportunity to drive meaningful progress on #maritime #decarbonization. ➡️ Read more: https://lnkd.in/gEetC3Bc

📢 DEADLINE EXTENSION 📢 Abstract submission for posters and presentations at the Scenarios Forum 2025, as well as applications for financial assistance, have now been extended until Monday 7 April! The Scenarios Forum will be hosted at the University of Leeds on 16 -18 July and offers a platform to exchange knowledge, advance scenario methodologies, and strengthen collaboration across scenario communities. Themes for this year's conference include: ⚡ Energy transition 🏙️ Cities and urban scenarios ⚖️ Equity and justice 🌳 Ecosystems and biodiversity 🩺 Health And many more... Submit your abstract here 👇 https://lnkd.in/e-xpbDpq We are also able to provide financial assistance to a small number of delegates through the generous support of the ClimateWorks Foundation. If you would like to apply for financial assistance, please apply before registering to attend 👇 https://lnkd.in/eQBTuD6n