When freshly inaugurated president Joe Biden stated that the US would re-join the Paris Agreement and lead in fighting climate change, it was welcome news. But global climate action still lacks effective leadership. Our partner the Climate Breakthrough Project is working to change that. Each year, the San Francisco-based initiative awards exceptional climate action leaders with resources and support to bring their ideas to life.
The Climate Breakthrough Project’s two newest awardees are Mohamed Adow and Nicole Rycroft. Over the next three years, each gets a $3 million grant to develop bold solutions and strategies for tackling the climate crisis.
They join a cohort of nine fellow Climate Breakthrough Project awardees, from Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, Indonesia, the UK, the US and Vietnam. This community of strategists unites some of the world’s brightest, most imaginative minds in climate policy, law, finance, forestry, energy and behaviour change.
Mohamed Adow (Kenya) is an international climate policy expert and advocate for people in developing nations, who are disproportionately affected by climate change but play almost no role in causing it. Mohamed’s experience on the climate crisis front lines anchors his work defending those most vulnerable to climate change. He founded Power Shift Africa, a think tank mobilising climate action in Africa and transitioning climate and energy policies to zero carbon. Before this, Mohamed spent a decade working as the global climate policy lead for Christian Aid.
Nicole Rycroft (Canada) is an environmental activist, an Ashoka Fellow and the founder and executive director of Canopy. The non-profit organisation has engaged many of the world’s leading fashion, publishing and consumer brands to pressure fibre producers to stop sourcing from old-growth high-carbon forests. Canopy’s work led to the final Harry Potter instalment being printed on sustainable paper in over 25 countries and has shifted more than half of global viscose production out of endangered forests within just a few years. Nicole’s focus is fixed on achieving what is ecologically necessary rather than what might be deemed reasonable.
🚍 Santiago Is Driving the Future — Electrically.
Just 7 years ago, Santiago had no e-buses. Today, 38% of the fleet is electric, and it's on track for 68% by year-end — one of the most advanced systems worldwide. ⚡
This isn’t just about technology — it’s about cleaner air, better service, and more resilient cities across Latin America. 🌎
With support from @Cmsostenible and the ZEBRA Initiative (co-led by The International Council on Clean Transportation & @c40cities), Chile is setting a blueprint others can follow.
This work is part of the Leapfrogging Partnership under the Drive Electric Campaign, supported by the IKEA Foundation.
#IKEAfoundation #DriveElectric #CleanAir #ClimateAction
89% of people got this question wrong — and the correct answer might surprise you.
But it’s more than just a quiz. Knowing the facts matters. Here’s why 👇
Climate awareness is high, and that’s a great start. However, to truly tackle one of the greatest challenges humanity faces, climate knowledge needs to catch up, so we can bring more facts into our decision-making.
The transition away from fossil fuels? Slower than it needs to be. But here’s the good news: most of the additional electricity produced today comes from renewable sources. That’s a reason for hope. 💡🌍
The IKEA Foundation partners with @gapminder_org to spread a fact-based worldview that fuels smarter choices and lasting impact.
🔗 Take the full quiz and upgrade your worldview – link in bio.
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The IKEA Foundation supports @goglassociation to strengthen and develop the global industry around Productive Use of Renewable Energy (#PURE). Their #PuttingSolar2Work series highlights the benefits that renewable energy can bring to people like Doreen Njoroge.
Doreen is a mother of three from rural Kenya. In 2022, she adopted an Agsol solar-powered micro-mill, which has not only reduced costs and saved time but also provided her community with cleaner flour. Her story illustrates the potential of #OffGridSolar technology to foster opportunities and resilience. 🌽 🌍
By #PuttingSolar2Work, smallholder farmers aren't just enhancing their businesses but also becoming agents of climate action and economic growth.
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*Image credit to Agsol/GOGLA.
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We’re partnering with @thecirculateinitiative to support the Responsible Sourcing Initiative in Kenya and India. This collaboration will help improve the livelihoods of waste workers and increase the responsible sourcing of recycled plastics.
Through training and skills development, the initiative aims to:
âś… Support 500+ waste enterprises.
âś… Generate 100,000 tons of responsibly sourced recycled plastic.
âś… Improve the livelihoods of 50,000 informal waste sector workers and waste pickers by 2026.
By working with global and local partners, we are strengthening plastic recycling supply chains to be fair, just, and inclusive—helping people and protecting the planet.
Head to our link in bio to read more.
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