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In light of the US election results, we know many are concerned about what this means for the future of our climate. There is no denying that we have a tough four years ahead of us. At Giving Green, our work is rooted in the big picture. We understand that the road to climate mitigation and decarbonization is a long one with many ups and downs. In the face of setbacks, we will stay focused and keep moving in the right direction.
We want to reassure our community that we have long been preparing for this moment. Our research and recommendations are guided by a long-term, global strategy that accounts for multiple levers of systems change. This includes policy—on an international, state, and federal level—as well as technology development, market shaping, building social license, and more.
We took steps to prepare for a shift in the political landscape and kept this possibility top of mind when evaluating our 2024 climate giving recommendations. We chose each philanthropic strategy and Top Nonprofit in part for its promise to drive decarbonization efforts regardless of which party holds power. Additionally, since climate change is a global problem that requires global solutions, we took care to include nonprofits based outside of the US and organizations with an international reach.
Rest assured that this shift in political power has not changed our conviction in this year’s recommendations. Now more than ever, we believe that one of the best ways to support the climate movement is by strengthening civil society and supporting resilient and highly effective nonprofits tackling the issue.
Over the next four years and beyond, we are committed to staying nimble and humble, and will constantly be adapting our research, evaluation, and grantmaking strategies to meet needs as they arise. With the Giving Green Fund especially, we are prepared to use our expanded scope of grants to move quickly and strategically to get funds in the hands of the climate nonprofits best positioned to keep the movement’s foot on the pedal of progress.
We have our work cut out for us, but we are up to the challenge. As are our Top Nonprofits, Giving Green Fund grantees, and the rest of the climate movement.
But don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what some of our Top Nonprofits are saying:
“Clean energy, innovation, clean air, and climate action are broadly popular across the country, and they can and must progress regardless of who sits in the White House.
If the incoming president chooses to cede U.S. leadership on the global climate stage, there will be many ready to fill the void — and new opportunities for U.S. states, businesses, investors, and other non-state actors to step up.
And that’s what CATF will fight for. The climate challenge is a century long one, and you don’t hit pause when politicians push unpopular policies that would take us backwards. We will be vigorously defending gains made, assessing the changed landscape, and finding new ways of moving progress forward, with allies across the political and business spectrum.”
– Clean Air Task Force (CATF) (Read more here).
"GFI’s vision of creating a world where alternative proteins are no longer alternative is built on a theory of change that can succeed under different governments around the world.
Good policy is good policy. What’s good for the future of American consumers, farmers, national security, and business remains the same. We’re here to keep amplifying how America can lead the world in building the agricultural innovations and bioeconomy of tomorrow, and to ensure consumers have the freedom to choose the food they eat.
We made huge strides on alternative proteins in the U.S. under many administrations (including the last Trump administration), and thanks to the work of our exceptional team, our strategies will evolve to meet this new moment.”
“Getting to a zero-carbon industry future can’t wait and neither will we. Together with partners, we are relentless in pushing forward in the venues where change is possible: at the state level, with corporate campaigns, international networks, and some strategic federal advocacy and defense.”
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