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“With an Eye on Children, the IKEA Foundation is Stepping up its Work on Climate Change”
October 25, 2019
Inside Philanthropy published an article about the support of the IKEA Foundation on climate action and in specific about the Clean Air Fund, our newest partner.
Quote from the article: “As a single funder, we are under no illusion that we can accomplish the transformation we need to survive as a planet on our own. Together with this ecosystem of partners, we call on governments, the private sector, businesses, philanthropic organizations and citizens to join us in unprecedented collaboration to help reverse damage to our environment and protect the planet for all children.”
India is where the IKEA Foundation’s journey began. A few weeks ago, we returned with 51 ambassadors from 12 countries to see that work in action. 🌏
In Pune, the week was spent learning directly from communities and partners driving climate solutions. From agriculture and food systems to renewable energy and mobility, the focus was on solutions that work - and what it takes to scale them.
We saw how innovations like solar dryers and biogas are helping farmers reduce losses, increase incomes, and build more resilient livelihoods. Practical solutions that benefit both people and the planet.
At the IKEA Foundation, we fight global warming with and for the many people. Together with partners including @agroecology_fund, Assemble, @CEEWindia, Sustain Plus, and @WorldResources, these experiences brought our strategy to life.
The challenges are urgent, but so is the progress. The solutions exist. Now it’s about accelerating them. We’re proud of this new group of ambassadors and excited to see how they carry these stories forward. 💛
🔗 Learn more on our website - link in bio.
In Sub-Sahara Africa, people eat fewer vegetables than anywhere else in the world — why? 🥬🌍
This is what we call the "vegetable gap" and it reveals a deeper challenge in our food systems. Closing this gap could improve nutrition, create jobs, and support a healthier planet.
Through the Veggies for Planet and People project, the IKEA Foundation is working with the @WorldVegetableCenter, #SNV, and #ODI to help close this gap in Kenya and Ethiopia.
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👆Here’s what it’s like to learn about climate solutions firsthand.
Last month, 37 IKEA Foundation ambassadors from 10 countries came together in Indonesia to meet leaders working on the country’s net zero transition and learn straight from the organisations making it happen.
🌏 We held black soldier fly larvae, heard stories about fishing boats now running quietly on electricity, asked key questions about switching to electric vehicles, and took an electric bus to a village where solar panels on the market roof are already saving money and cutting emissions.
One thing is clear: solutions are already out there. They’re led by local communities and ready to grow.
Thank you to our partner @viriyaenb for making these connections possible and introducing us to @iesr.id, @magifarm.id, @newenergynexus, and @wriindonesia. We appreciate your openness, generosity, and leadership.
💬 To everyone who joined us in Indonesia, what moments stood out to you?
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Meet Ima and Soma, co-founders of @MagiFarm.id in Indonesia.
After seeing just how much food was going to waste in Bali, they set out to find a better way — one that works with nature, not against it 🪰 Now, their idea is turning food waste into value for businesses, households, and communities across Indonesia.
Swipe to discover how it works and the impact it’s already making ➡️
♻️ With support from partners like @ViriyaENB, Magi Farm is proving that rethinking the system can unlock solutions that benefit people, planet, and business alike.
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