New Support for Slashing Super Pollutant Emissions, as Major Green Funders Pledge $450 Million

New Support for Slashing Super Pollutant Emissions, as Major Green Funders Pledge $450 Million

For years, a handful of major funders have been involved in the fight to curb methane emissions and other super pollutants. That support just got a big boost surrounding COP28, with new funders and more money.

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At a Critical Moment for Action, Uncertainty Looms in Climate Philanthropy

At a Critical Moment for Action, Uncertainty Looms in Climate Philanthropy

With federal spending on the way and climate impacts becoming more extreme, it’s an all-hands-on-deck moment for climate action. But several climate funders are in a state of flux, causing anxiety among grantees.

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How John Palfrey Is Leading MacArthur Into a New Era of Philanthropy

How John Palfrey Is Leading MacArthur Into a New Era of Philanthropy

John Palfrey has led this $8 billion foundation through a time of great change — a racial reckoning, the rise of trust-based philanthropy, and program shifts at MacArthur. We take stock of how Palfrey’s done so far, and what’s next.

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Climate Philanthropy Giants Launch $180 Million Fund to Implement Federal Legislation

Climate Philanthropy Giants Launch $180 Million Fund to Implement Federal Legislation

Some of the largest foundations backing climate action have created a three-year funding effort to support access to huge federal spending on the horizon. Here’s a rundown of who’s involved and where the money’s going.

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Six Questions for Deborah Philbrick, MacArthur Climate Solutions Program Officer

Six Questions for Deborah Philbrick, MacArthur Climate Solutions Program Officer

Deborah Philbrick tells us about MacArthur’s funding at the intersection of climate and voting rights—and what her beloved Liverpool FC soccer team can teach the climate movement.

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Recapping a Big Week in Green Funding: a $5 Billion Pledge, Major Divestment News and More

Recapping a Big Week in Green Funding: a $5 Billion Pledge, Major Divestment News and More

Climate Week brought major developments in environmental philanthropy, including a massive biodiversity pledge, a divestment milestone, and new investment funds for the climate-conscious. Here’s what you need to know.

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False Alarm: The (Relatively) Good News Behind a New MacArthur-Funded Documentary Project

False Alarm: The (Relatively) Good News Behind a New MacArthur-Funded Documentary Project

Last year the foundation announced it would cease direct support for documentary filmmakers. A new project suggests MacArthur will embrace a strategy of more projects, but with less individual funding.

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Where Is MacArthur’s Budding Climate Program Heading Now?

Where Is MacArthur’s Budding Climate Program Heading Now?

Now in its second year, MacArthur’s climate program continues to find its legs, with giving exceeding $100 million. That includes the program’s first grants toward India, totaling $18 million.

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