Our Impact

For more than 15 years, a growing number of philanthropies have put their trust in the ECF’s proven track record of impact and our people-centred approach to achieving climate progress. We drive dialogue with businesses, governments, and civil society, and forge connections between the climate community and those working in fields like human rights, health, education, social justice and the cultural sphere.

Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we act as a field catalyst for climate action in Europe and across the globe.

  • As a strategic grant-maker, we fund a diverse range of over 700 partners, collaborating with them to identify and support interventions that will get us closer to climate safety.
  • As a network enabler, we foster a stronger, more resilient network by helping our partners build their capacities and create new connections. We also incubate and sustain new organisations, platforms, and coalitions to fill gaps in the climate ecosystem.
  • As a narrative shaper, we use strategic communications to inform key decision-makers, foster discussion on climate, and strengthen broad-based support for climate action. With a network spanning the political spectrum in countries across Europe and the world, we drive dialogue with business, governments, and civil society.
  • As a thought leader, we work with our partners to set the agenda and co-develop impactful strategies for climate action. We also convene, coordinate, and connect diverse actors from across the climate community and beyond.

Together with our funders and partners who share our vision and believe in the value of our network, we have helped Europe make critical climate progress.

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