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Helping families afford a better life

Families living in poverty around the world face tremendous challenges. With millions of people looking to join the workforce, many find it difficult to find a job and earn a sustainable income.

Protecting the planet

Temperatures are rising, causing changes in our climate that threaten every aspect of our lives—from the food we eat to the water we drink to the air we breathe.

Stories

Iain Keith, Climate Emergency Collaboration Group

The IKEA Foundation helps many organisations accelerate their efforts in combatting climate change. Facts and figures speak for themselves, but who exactly are the people behind this extraordinary work? In...

7 mins November 12, 2021

Yamide Dagnet, World Resources Institute

6 mins November 5, 2021

From coal to renewables

New collaboration supports “rapid but careful” energy transition Today, at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), Laurence Tubiana, CEO of our partner the European Climate Foundation, introduced an exciting new...

2 mins November 4, 2021

New partnership supports bold climate action in Indonesia

The IKEA Foundation and ClimateWorks Foundation are launching a new $12 million partnership to speed up climate action in Indonesia. Indonesia is among the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in...

3 mins November 4, 2021

New research will help refugees build sustainable livelihoods

Refugees are often denied the opportunity to earn a living and become self-sufficient. What are the best ways to change this? We are funding new research by the Refugee Studies...

2 mins October 28, 2021

Transition to net zero: making sure no one is left behind

Countries in Europe are gradually moving away from fossil fuels towards an energy system based on renewables and high energy efficiency. But how can we make sure everyone benefits? An...

2 mins October 26, 2021

Jamie Clarke, Climate Outreach

The IKEA Foundation helps many organisations accelerate their efforts in combating climate change. Facts and figures speak for themselves, but who exactly are the people behind this extraordinary work? In...

6 mins October 22, 2021

The countdown to COP26

The COP26 Climate Change Conference is just two weeks away. It’s a key moment for the world to address the two greatest threats to children’s futures: climate change and poverty. At the...

4 mins October 18, 2021