European Climate Foundation

The European Climate Foundation (ECF) is a major philanthropic initiative working to foster the net-zero transition and ensure a healthy, thriving planet for current and future generations. We support over 700 partner organisations to drive progress towards the goals of the Paris Agreement, promote practical policymaking in response to the climate crisis, and broaden political and public support for climate action. We strive for a positive, people-centred, and socially responsible climate transition in Europe and around the world.

Our vision: a green, peaceful and democratic Europe

The coming years provide a once-in-a-generation opportunity to use the green transition as a springboard to build a more peaceful, prosperous, and equitable Europe. This vision includes future-proofed infrastructure and jobs; warm, safer homes; affordable energy and food; clean air; better health; and thriving biodiversity.

To achieve this vision, we focus on eight interconnected ‘big bets’, from fossil-free energy to international affairs to land, food, and nature. Across all these focus areas, we ground our strategies at the country level to make sure our efforts are tailored to local considerations. To help deepen and broaden public support for climate action, strategic communications, citizen engagement, and cultural change underpin all of our work.

We centre our work on learning, adapting our approach in response to new developments, and supporting our partners in building their own capacities.