Climate Change Funding Framework

Addressing the climate crisis — Opportunities for strategic philanthropy in Australia.

Transforming Australia into a global leader on climate action via strategic philanthropy.

Developed by leaders in climate, trusted by leaders in philanthropy.

Developed in close consultation with over 60 global experts in addressing climate change.

Comprehensively detailing all work areas, this Australian-first resource enables you to grasp all complementing climate change solutions in one place.

Tailored and designed to support strategic philanthropy with optimum impact.

Updated in 2025 to include new and cutting-edge areas in solving climate change from Australia’s thought leaders and practitioners.

“AEGN’s frameworks are enabling Gum Tree to be better informed, confident and strategic in our giving.”

– Nick Chadwick, Gum Tree Foundation

“I urge you all to use this new framework, let’s all work together to grow the size and effectiveness of climate philanthropy and play our role in helping solve climate change.”

– Eytan Lenko, Deputy Chair at AEGN and Director at Lenko Family Foundation

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CLUSTER 1.

Change levers

Details seven change levers that funders can use to accelerate Australia’s transition to a decarbonised future.

They unlock the potential to secure emissions reductions by influencing government policies, businesses, or the community (these levers can shift power towards solutions, apply across all economic sectors and enable systemic change).

CLUSTER 2.

Sectors

Outlines specific steps to achieve pollution reductions in all of Australia’s major emissions sectors.

The sectors that need to be decarbonised to reach zero emissions.

CLUSTER 3.

Delivering benefits

Highlights what opportunities can be gained in terms of jobs, equity, and co-benefits from acting on climate, building a better future for all Australians.

This includes facilitating a just and clean transition for fossil fuel communities and workers and respecting the distinct rights of Aboriginal people.

CLUSTER 4.

Building capacity

Focuses on enhancing the capacity of Australia’s climate movement and of funders to get this work done.

Working together we can create impact at scale.

CLUSTER 5.

Impacts and adaptation

Acknowledges that with some climate impacts already locked in, Australians will need support to adapt to a changed climate.

While it’s primarily the job of governments, philanthropy can play an important role in filling gaps and supporting advocacy for those most affected.

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Climate Change Funding Framework

Addressing the climate crisis — Opportunities for strategic philanthropy in Australia.

Transforming Australia into a global leader on climate action via strategic philanthropy.

Developed by leaders in climate, trusted by leaders in philanthropy.

Developed in close consultation with over 60 global experts in addressing climate change.

Comprehensively detailing all work areas, this Australian-first resource enables you to grasp all complementing climate change solutions in one place.

Tailored and designed to support strategic philanthropy with optimum impact.

Updated in 2025 to include new and cutting-edge areas in solving climate change from Australia’s thought leaders and practitioners.

“AEGN’s frameworks are enabling Gum Tree to be better informed, confident and strategic in our giving.”

– Nick Chadwick, Gum Tree Foundation

“I urge you all to use this new framework, let’s all work together to grow the size and effectiveness of climate philanthropy and play our role in helping solve climate change.”

– Eytan Lenko, Deputy Chair at AEGN and Director at Lenko Family Foundation

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Change levers

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Delivering benefits

Building capacity

Impacts and adaptation

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There’s support available to help you apply a climate lens to your philanthropy. Let us know what would help you and we will be in touch.

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Climate Change Funding Framework

Addressing the climate crisis — Opportunities for strategic philanthropy in Australia.

Transforming Australia into a global leader on climate action via strategic philanthropy.

Developed by leaders in climate, trusted by leaders in philanthropy.

Developed in close consultation with over 60 global experts in addressing climate change.

Comprehensively detailing all work areas, this Australian-first resource enables you to grasp all complementing climate change solutions in one place.

Tailored and designed to support strategic philanthropy with optimum impact.

Updated in 2025 to include new and cutting-edge areas in solving climate change from Australia’s thought leaders and practitioners.

“AEGN’s frameworks are enabling Gum Tree to be better informed, confident and strategic in our giving.”

– Nick Chadwick, Gum Tree Foundation

“I urge you all to use this new framework, let’s all work together to grow the size and effectiveness of climate philanthropy and play our role in helping solve climate change.”

– Eytan Lenko, Deputy Chair at AEGN and Director at Lenko Family Foundation

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