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AEGN

The Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network

Join the largest member organisation for environmental philanthropy in the Southern Hemisphere

Gumbaynggirr Country/Coffs Harbour NSW. Image © 2020 Michael Bradley, used under license from Austockphoto

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Be part of the most comprehensive data source for environmental giving in Australia by helping us track funding of the AEGN membership alongside our strategic objectives.

Climate Change Funding Framework

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A tool for all Australian funders

AEGN Corporate Philanthropy

An affiliate offering designed for corporate foundations to help maximise their impact with strategic environmental giving.

Meet our members


Sprinting to net zero

Australia isn’t going to become a renewable energy superpower by accident. Tech entrepreneur,…

Speaking up for nature

Ann and Bruce McGregor are highly experienced funders whose shared love of nature…

50 years of change, not charity

Jill Reichstein and Lucy Larkins from the Reichstein Foundation reflect on the Foundation’s…

Building capacity, embracing innovation

Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation CEO Dr Catherine Brown outlines how the foundation is…

Knowledge and insights


Reclaim Kosci Campaign Win

4 December 2025

The recent repeal by the NSW Government of the Kosciuszko Wildhorse Heritage Act…

The $5.4 Trillion Question: How are Young Donors Reshaping Philanthropy?

24 September 2025

The AEGN’s research explores the interests, funding approaches, and current levels of philanthropic…

The Economics of Giving – The Case for Climate Philanthropy

20 May 2025

This report reveals the critical role philanthropy is playing in Australia’s climate, energy…

Environment and climate change giving trends 2025

25 March 2025

The climate and biodiversity crises offer humanity an opportunity to forge a better…

Events


AEGN hosted

A Night to End Plastics 

Thursday 19 March
5.00pm to 6.30pm AEDT
Join AEGN during Sydney Ocean Lovers’ Festival for a powerful evening bringing members…

AEGN hosted

Accelerating the Energy Transition: Why Santa Marta Matters 

Wednesday 18 March
9.00am to 10.00am AEDt
Join AEGN for an exclusive webinar featuring Susana Muhamad, former Colombian Environment Minister and COP16 President,…

AEGN hosted

Challenging the North West Shelf Extension 

Wednesday 1 April
12.00pm to 1.00pm AEDT
Join the AEGN with experts from EJA and ACF to unpack the legal challenge of the North…

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