Learning by doing
In February 2023, the Environmental Funders Network (EFN) and Climate 2025 launched the Climate Activist Speaker Fund pilot to support young global climate activists. This publication shares insights into important elements in the approach taken during the selection process. The …Supporting Effective Environmental Action in Scotland
EFN is delighted to have played a role in bringing about a welcome increase in environmental philanthropy in Scotland since we published our ‘Where the Green Grants Went Scotland’ report in December 2017. However, even as philanthropic giving has increased, so …Inspiring People: Forgotten Freshwater
Inspiring People: Forgotten Freshwater – an international perspective was recorded by the Environmental Funders Network as part of a series to highlight the vital role of philanthropy in solving environmental and climate issues, in this case freshwater conservation around the globe. …Inspiring People: Toxics and Pollution
This episode focuses on the critical role of philanthropy in supporting efforts to eliminate toxics and chemical pollution from our environment in order to protect people’s health. Devika Waney, Trustee of Savitri Waney Charitable Trust, speaks to Dr. Apolline Roger, …Inspiring People: the UK Overseas Territories
Jonathan Hall, EFN UK Overseas Territories Strategy Advisor, and Sufina Ahmad, Director of the John Ellerman Foundation, speak to Dr Esther Bertram (CEO of Falklands Conservation), Annick Jackman (Executive Director of the National Trust for the Cayman Islands) and Hugh Raven …Healthy Planet, Healthy People – funding the environment to improve human health
A series of webinars, podcasts and blogs for funders exploring the many interconnections between human health and the environment The Healthy Planet, Healthy People series explores the many interconnections between human health and the environment, and demonstrates why supporting environmental …Inspiring People: Building the next generation of environmental leaders
Award winning author Robert Macfarlane, and Founder and CEO of Action for Conservation (AFC), Hendrikus van Hensbergen in conversation with two young environmental leaders. Robert chairs a lively discussion about Hendrikus’s first book for young people, How You Can Save the Planet, as well …Acting on the Climate Crisis – Why, How and the Role of Philanthropy: A resource pack for funders
Climate change is an existential threat to humanity and the planet we call home. As many have reflected, it has no vaccine. Its economic, social and health impacts will dwarf those of the COVID-19 pandemic – unless we step up …The UK Overseas Territories: An unparalleled opportunity for global conservation impact
The Environmental Funders Network has prepared a prospectus laying out the unparalleled opportunity for UK funders to achieve global conservation impacts in the Overseas Territories. It showcases their unique assets, explains the UK’s shared responsibility, highlights fundable local solutions and …Featured publication
