Wanting to understand how we could best contribute to tackling something as overwhelming as the climate crisis we reached out to Groundswell to learn fast and get cracking. Now they have published a handbook that helps potential new donors do the same.
There is a diverse movement of strategic advocacy working together towards a safe climate future. This handbook shares the key priorities funders can invest in to build the political will necessary for meaningful change.
We spoke with Co-Founder of Groundswell Arielle Gamble to find out more:
Why was it important to publish a Climate Funders Handbook?
There are a few exciting trends which inspired us to write this guide. The first is that there’s a massive intergenerational transfer of wealth underway in Australia. Between 2021 and 2031, Baby Boomers will pass down $1.1 trillion to younger generations and $2.6 trillion by 2040. The second is that more people are concerned about climate change than ever before and want to take action, but they’re not sure where to start. The good news is, it’s clear what we need to do, as our new guide maps out.
Who is Climate Funders Handbook for?
As we say in the guide: “We are the climate-aware generation. Changemakers. Planetary defenders. It’s our futures and our kids’ futures on the line. But if we want change, we have to fund it.” This is for anyone who is ready to step into climate funding and make a meaningful difference at this most critical time in history.
What do you hope Climate Funders Handbook will inspire?
Our hope is that anyone picking this up will see just how important of a role they can play in turning the climate crisis around. All the solutions we need exist and the climate movement is building up powerful momentum for change. Now, we need a new generation of climate funders to urgently step in and ratchet up this progress. Without this support in the next few years, the movement simply will not succeed in shifting the social, corporate and political will necessary to stabilise global heating.
“When it comes to climate change, we know the science and have the solutions. What we need now is political will. There’s a huge opportunity for philanthropists to step in and progress climate action at the scale and pace needed.” Arielle Gamble
