When Donors Step Back: Making the Case for Philanthropic Action on Clean Air

Join us on 30 April at 14:00 BST as we explore the findings from our brand-new report: Philanthropic Foundation Funding for Clean Air: Unlocking Co-Benefits for People and the Planet.

This report provides the latest global assessment of philanthropic foundation funding for outdoor air quality projects. Drawing on comprehensive analysis of funding data from 2019 to 2023, the report shows how philanthropic investment has grown and where gaps remain. We also highlight where targeted funding can make the greatest impact for people and the planet. The session will bring together leaders in this field to discuss the role of philanthropy and what comes next for clean air action globally.

Speakers:

• Christa Hasenkopf – Inaugural Director of the Clean Air Program at the University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute and Clean Air Fund Senior Fellow
• Rachel Huxley – Head of Mitigation for Climate and Health at the Wellcome Trust
• Martin Heger – Senior Environmental Economist, World Bank
• Vumile Senene – Country Lead South Africa, Clean Air Fund
• Sean Maguire – Executive Director, Strategic Partnerships, Clean Air Fund (moderator)

Image credit: Dipta Wahyu / Clean Air Fund