Climate Change and Philanthropy: Implications for Fundraisers

This article argues that while climate change is crucial, calls for philanthropy to do significantly more often fall short due to entrenched challenges. It suggests that philanthropy holds untapped potential to bridge the climate adaptation financing gap, especially through high-risk investments without immediate economic returns. The piece proposes ways forward: governments creating enabling environments, promoting blended finance models, enhancing capacity and technical assistance, and establishing transparent tracking mechanisms for philanthropic contributions to climate adaptation.