Eight Questions for Lydia Avila, Program Officer with the Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund

Eight Questions for Lydia Avila, Program Officer with the Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund

Lydia Avila has had a front row seat in a rapidly changing climate movement—and at two of the groups that benefited from Jeff Bezos’ climate justice funding. Read about her journey, wishes for the sector and what gives her hope.

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Eight Questions for Danielle Deane-Ryan, Director of Equitable Climate Solutions at Bezos Earth Fund

Eight Questions for Danielle Deane-Ryan, Director of Equitable Climate Solutions at Bezos Earth Fund

Jeff Bezos’ $10 billion fund hired a respected veteran of philanthropy and climate justice for a key position in November. Danielle Deane-Ryan discusses what drew her to the role and her views on the state of climate philanthropy.

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How Green Philanthropy Has Changed—And How It Hasn’t—in Response to Calls for Racial Justice

How Green Philanthropy Has Changed—And How It Hasn’t—in Response to Calls for Racial Justice

Environmental and climate leaders share what they think has changed in their field in the year since George Floyd’s murder sparked a nationwide racial justice movement—and where philanthropy can still do better.

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From Talk to Action? Assessing Philanthropy’s Racial Justice Response

From Talk to Action? Assessing Philanthropy’s Racial Justice Response

How do BIPOC leaders in philanthropy rate the sector’s attempts to address racial injustice over the past year? We asked several prominent figures to weigh in. Here’s what they see changing, and what still needs to change.

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Bezos Made Some Surprising Climate Justice Grants. What Does That Mean for the Field?

Bezos Made Some Surprising Climate Justice Grants. What Does That Mean for the Field?

This week, Jeff Bezos announced all 16 recipient organizations in his first round of climate funding. The fund is indeed showering the wealthiest green groups with hundreds of millions, but the full list delivers some encouraging surprises.

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With Federal Climate Action Back on the Table, How Will Funders Respond?

With Federal Climate Action Back on the Table, How Will Funders Respond?

With the election of Joe Biden, federal action on climate change will once again be possible. While it’s still unclear how the largest climate funders will respond, several players in this funding space shared their thoughts on the future.

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“We Need to Build Power to Win.” A Fund for Climate Justice is Gaining Momentum

“We Need to Build Power to Win.” A Fund for Climate Justice is Gaining Momentum

The Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund is a relatively new effort to support grassroots work by underrepresented communities. But with the backing of major foundations, its grantmaking has been growing fast and it’s picking up some wins.

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Green Intermediaries: The Pooled Funds Connecting Donors to the Frontlines of Climate Change

Green Intermediaries: The Pooled Funds Connecting Donors to the Frontlines of Climate Change

A growing array of grantmaking funds are offering connections to the grassroots and underfunded arenas of climate action. We look at the key players in this expanding space, along with who’s backing them and where grants are going.

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