Adaptation and Resilience Collaborative for Funders

Philanthropy’s moment to lead on climate resilience

Heatwaves, floods, droughts, and various economic shocks are already testing the world’s ability to adapt to climate change. Philanthropy has a vital role to play in helping communities build resilience and protect lives, livelihoods, and ecosystems.

At COP28 in Dubai, ClimateWorks Foundation and leading funders launched a Call to Action to accelerate work on adaptation. Building on that momentum, ClimateWorks, along with other funders, now convenes the Adaptation and Resilience Collaborative for Funders (ARC), a group of more than 70 foundations of varying sizes and scopes that engage in shared learning to advance philanthropy’s role in addressing the risks and impacts of climate change.

Advancing shared learning and impact

Since COP28, participating foundations have:

Mobilized $50 million in adaptation and resilience funding, including new investments responding to the UN’s call to action on extreme heat.

Released new philanthropic adaptation funding landscape reports to share progress and identify opportunities to strengthen impact.

Developed tools and shared insights that inform catalytic philanthropic action.

Our shared priorities

ARC’s work is guided by three priorities that help amplify philanthropy’s impact:

Scale funding
Grow philanthropic investment and help catalyze larger capital flows through mechanisms that de-risk investments and demonstrate what is possible.
Boost effectiveness
Support evidence-based funding that addresses climate risks and strengthens locally led organizations.
Deepen collective insights
Enhance transparency into funding progress to identify gaps and inform more effective philanthropic action.

What ARC offers

ARC helps funders act boldly and strategically by providing:

Regular convenings
To connect, learn, and exchange insights.
Deep-dive learning series
Featuring global experts and local leaders.
Annual funding landscapes
Mapping trends, gaps, and opportunities.
Advice and support
Tailored consultations on strategy, engagements, and other opportunities.

Connect with us

If you are a funder interested in learning about ARC, please contact us.