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We help communities adapt, empower, and transform in a changing climate.
ABOUT US
At Shockwave, we're shaping a future where communities rise above climate challenges. Through strategic investments and early-stage grants, we fuel innovative projects that not only protect our planet but uplift economies, especially in developing regions. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every step forward is a step towards equity. Join us as we pioneer resilent infrastructres and foster a world where every community thrives.
Recent News
Recent announcements
Galvanizing Action for Adaptation and Resilience
The Shockwave Foundation has joined a group of philanthropic leaders who launched a collective call to action on climate adaptation and resilience. We need significant momentum to scale adaptation action as we accelerate climate change mitigation work in parallel.
Shockwave Strategy
Guidelines for potential partners about what kind of projects we do and do not fund.
Resilient Agriculture Innovations for Nature Challenge Finalists
Ten early stage initiatives, with an innovative approach that leverages the creativity of their communities, were chosen through a rigorous selection process. The RAIN Challenge will support them by providing a tailored mentoring program and communications tools to strengthen their messaging and prepare them to pitch to investors.
Partnership Updates
Our most recent investment and grant news.
Water for People
$75,000 /
Working in Latin America, Asia, and Africa to address the global water crisis and equip communities with lasting access to clean water and sanitation services.
Tailwind Climate
$50,000 /
Creating climate adaptation and resilience solutions that predict, prevent, mitigate and enable recovery from climate impacts.
Semilla Nueva
$300,000 /
Developing affordable climate-shock resilient higher nutrition corn seed stock for the Americas and Africa.