Catalysts for Climate
Catalysts for Climate is about action through aggregation—bringing together people and organisations who share similar missions so we can learn from each other and amplify our impact.
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Catalysts Now for Climate
By expanding our collective reach across countries, regions, and continents, we aim to channel resources and support to those who have been disenfranchised and left without a voice.
Together, we are creating a direct pathway for these communities to access what they need through the power of our united network.
Mission & Vision
At Catalysts for Climate our mission is clear: amplify and scale climate solutions led by social entrepreneurs deeply rooted in the communities they serve. These visionary changemakers understand the unique challenges of their communities and have crafted innovative, sustainable solutions to address them—solutions that are proven, actionable, and ready to scale.
WHY
Locally relevant, owned, comprehensive development solutions exist and need to be scaled urgently, given the climate challenge
WHAT
Reducing vulnerability and climate effects (carbon, waste, emission) and regenerating earth and communities.
HOW
Scale solutions that work, in multiple local contexts
How We Work
Building Successful Collaborations for Climate Adaptation: Our commitment is not just about individual projects; it’s about creating a resilient, interwoven network of support, where those in agriculture, technology, education, and more can immediately find connections within our community. By leveraging the work of Catalyst 2030, we are building a profile-rich network with shared stories and strategies. Catalysts for Climate is a platform where every member can connect with a partner, ensuring that, together, we make the climate movement a force for tangible, global change.
What We Do
Amplifying Knowledge & Expanding Impact
We facilitate connections that allow people doing similar work to share insights and strategies. With every connection made, our volume of impact grows, extending far beyond individual actions to serve communities globally. This is how we ensure that those without access now receive support and resources.
Integrating Climate into Every Survival Strategy
We engage the Catalysts community to push the boundaries of science, technology, and intervention in climate work. We all believe that development and climate action can no longer exist in silos; every survival strategy on this planet needs a climate foundation. Catalyst for Climate seeks to embed this principle across all activities, making climate action inseparable from development goals.
Building Partnerships that Prioritise Impact
We call on philanthropies, private sector organisations, and others to partner with us—not in isolation but as part of an integrated approach. The choice is ours whether we operate in a non-negotiable or interactive space. Through partnerships, we can create change that benefits both the economy and disenfranchised communities. Our network continually expands to include those with innovative ideas, the potential for scale, and advocacy skills, because we must be everywhere the climate needs a voice. Catalysts for Climate is about raising that collective voice.
A New Coordinated Approach Led by Social Innovators
Catalysts for Climate: A collective of key Climate Action players, led by social innovators from the Global South. Equipped with 70+ evidence-backed, community-centred solutions to climate change that are ready to scale globally, this collective is building the sector with solutions at its centre.
At Catalyst Now, we bridge the gap between local solutions and global policy. Our dedicated efforts towards policy advocacy, led by experts like Sheela Patel, Shiv Kumar and Helmy A are trying to ensure that the voices of marginalised communities are not only heard but prioritised in high-level discussions.
Social Innovators as Connectors
Social innovators play a critical role in connecting local to global levels, testing and scaling solutions, and bridging communities with formal institutions.
Global Aggregation
A global approach to aggregate various local solutions and involve funders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs in a complete loop of contextual solutions.
Localised Solutions
South-South cooperation mechanisms that drive funds directly to local actors without intermediaries.
Collective Mission
Alignment of message and strategy, consistency, and deliberate presence are critical to achieving collective action.
Climate Collaboration Actions
Local Solutions from the Global South: Changing the narrative of the climate Debate
Climate Action for Sustainable Development
Nigar Arpadarai, Member of Parliament of the Republic of Azerbaijan; UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP29
Climate Collaboration in Action:
Our Solutions Pipeline
Scalable Solutions, Proven Impact
Our platform doesn’t just connect social entrepreneurs; it’s a robust tool for showcasing and scaling their solutions. From urban heat adaptation products to community-led air and water quality monitoring systems, each solution on this platform is:
- Proven and Effective: all solutions have been tried, tested, and proven effective in real-world conditions;
- Community-Centric: each initiative is designed and led by people who understand the unique needs of their communities;
- Scalable: through partnerships and targeted financial support, these solutions can be adapted and expanded to benefit even more communities.
How To Engage
Join the collaborative, community-centred conversations
Reach out to collaborations@catalystnow.net
Want to support scaling any of these solutions?
Reach out to us at collaborations@catalystnow.net
Our Social Entrepreneurs and Members
Social entrepreneurs are more than advocates; they’re active agents of change who bring tangible, measurable impact to their communities. Social entrepreneurs are embedded in the daily lives of the communities they serve. They build solutions grounded in local knowledge, culture, and lived experience, ensuring that these solutions are both effective and culturally relevant.
This grassroots-driven approach is what sets Catalysts for Climate apart. These innovators are not just talking about climate action; they’re living it. They bring a sense of urgency and immediacy to the issues at hand, which makes their contributions invaluable to the fight against climate change.
