ClimateWorks Foundation is dedicated to ending the climate crisis by leveraging the transformative potential of philanthropy. Since its inception in 2008, the organization has worked as a global platform, empowering philanthropists and institutions to design, scale, and accelerate climate solutions that benefit both people and the planet. By fostering collaboration and building networks, ClimateWorks equips philanthropy with the tools, knowledge, and strategies necessary to drive meaningful climate action.

Over the years, ClimateWorks has granted over $2 billion to more than 850 organizations across 50 countries, ensuring wide-reaching global impact. The foundation supports innovative and equitable solutions, working at the intersection of climate action, social equity, and sustainable development. Its mission emphasizes collective action, where philanthropy plays a catalytic role in advancing policy, technology, and community-driven approaches to tackle pressing climate challenges.

With a focus on global progress, ClimateWorks delivers programs and services that address both mitigation and adaptation needs. By partnering with governments, civil society, and grassroots organizations, the foundation builds resilient ecosystems capable of withstanding the growing impacts of climate change. Its ultimate goal is to create a sustainable and just future where climate solutions not only protect the environment but also strengthen human well-being worldwide.

The Adaptation and Resilience Fund (A&R Fund) is a collaborative philanthropic initiative launched by ClimateWorks Foundation, supported by global partners including the Howden Foundation, Laudes Foundation, Quadrature Climate Foundation, and The Rockefeller Foundation. This fund is dedicated to accelerating solutions that enhance climate resilience in low- and middle-income countries most vulnerable to climate impacts.

The A&R Fund focuses on locally-led, innovative approaches that address the severe consequences of extreme climate hazards. In its first wave, the fund prioritizes resilience-building against extreme heat in urban areas across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. These regions are characterized by high levels of informal labor, migration pressures, and inadequate housing, making them especially exposed to climate risks.

The fund supports projects under four pillars: strengthening evidence through research and climate data systems, building institutional capacity with improved planning and infrastructure, unlocking innovative finance models such as microfinance or municipal debt instruments, and investing in civil society networks to promote locally-driven adaptation. With a total commitment of up to $9 million, the A&R Fund aims to catalyze long-term systems change, protect vulnerable communities, and create equitable pathways toward a sustainable and resilient future.