Donors For Climate

• Watch: Climate Change: the Facts (BBC, 2019). Documentary about climate change presented by Sir David Attenborough.
• Read: Environmental philanthropy: Why social issue funders need to get involved – and where to begin. Briefing from New Philanthropy Capital, 2022
• Online learning: 
  One hour: Climate Masterclass for Funders. AimHi Earth’s solutions-focused session specifically for donors brings together the expertise of leading scientists, storytellers and behavioural psychologists.
  Longer: Climate + Philanthropy: A Compact Learning Journey, Active Philanthropy

• Savitri Waney Charitable Trust case study: Why the Savitri Waney Charitable Trust turned its attention to environmental causes.
• Environmental Philanthropy: Stories to Inspire (EFN, 2020): Collection of stories from funders on environmental grants they feel have been particularly impactful.
• Funding the Future – How the climate crisis intersects with your giving (Active Philanthropy, 2020) – Illustrates how the climate crisis impacts funding portfolios in a range of different areas and highlights where there are co-benefits from taking climate action.

• 8 questions to ask your bank: article by Sam Laird exploring questions to consider when thinking about your banks environmental impact.
• The environmental crisis for trustees – Blog by Lily Meisner (New Philanthropy Capital) explaining how trustees can take action to help their charities realise their environmental responsibility, even if they do not have an overtly environmental mission.
• ShareAction Individuals Resources Hub: information about how shareholdings and pension savings can be used to hold companies to account on how they use your money.

• ShareAction Investor Hub: resources and a newsletter featuring research, insights and events on responsible investing.
• Green Finance Guide: information and commentary about climate-focused issues with extra attention paid to green and sustainable finance.
• Your comprehensive guide to green investment funds UK: guide by Antonia Medlicott explaining how to invest in green funds.

• Making a Lifestyle Change: advice and a carbon footprint quiz, WWF.
• How sustainable living can help counter the climate crisis: UN Environment Programme
• Transport and Climate: article by the World Resources Institute

• Six ways to change hearts and minds about climate change and How to talk about climate for change (On Road Media): Report presenting research into what frames and stories work when talking about climate, and short films setting out key recommendations.
• Hope for the Future: resources and tools to help get your voice heard on climate change.
• Act Now: the UN campaign for individual climate action towards a net zero future.

Acting on the Climate Crisis – Why, How and the Role of Philanthropy: A resource pack for funders:  Resource containing a lot more information pertaining to climate change, climate philanthropy and all the commitment headings.