Linkages Series​
Pushing our Boundaries. Expanding our horizons.
The Role of Private Philanthropy in Funding Climate Solutions
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Our Linkages Series is a mini-conference format designed to spark learning and action around current issues shaping the field. Together, we bridge funder, practitioner, & network constellations.
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Join us on October 23rd for a deep dive into how and where private philanthropy plays a key role in funding climate change solutions globally and hear from leaders in the global south that are shaping policy and action about the climate solutions most urgently needed in their communities.
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Keynote Speakers
Vanessa Nakate will share her journey as an activist and public speaker in Africa. Africa is one of the fastest growing populations in the world and has a population predominantly under 30. How are youth leaders engaged in shaping awareness around climate solutions? How can private philanthropy support these movements?
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How does private philanthropy, as opposed to governments or multi-lateral funders, invest globally in climate solutions? Where are philanthropic opportunities and where do gaps exist? Join us to learn about the new trends and resources in the sector. Helen and Una will answer these questions and more.
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Vanessa Nakate,
Activist & Public Speaker
Helen Mountford,
ClimateWorks Foundation
Una Osili,
Indiana University, Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
35 Speakers. 12 Panels. Global Reach.
Session Speakers
October 23, 2024 Program
12:00 - 5:00pm EST | Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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12:00pm Opening Remarks
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​12:05-12:30pm Opening Keynote
Supporting Climate Movements in the Global South
Vanessa Nakate, Founder of Tard Foundation, Ugandan climate activist, Rise up Climate Movement; TIme Magazine 100 Emerging Leaders List in 2021; UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
Conniel Malek, Executive Director, True Costs Initiative
12:30-1:00pm Second Keynote
The Role of Private Philanthropy in Funding & Financing Climate Change Solutions
Helen Mountford, President and CEO, ClimateWorks Foundation
Una Osilli, Associate Dean for Research and International Programs, Indiana University, Lilly Family School of Philanthropy​​​
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Workshop Series | One ​
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1:00-1:45 pm Nutrition and Food ​
Moderated by Matt Freeman, Stronger Foundations for Nutrition
Dr. Cary Fowler, US Special Envoy for Food Security and winner of the 2024 World Food Prize
Dr. Purnima Menon, Senior Director, Food and Nutrition Policy
Saul Guerrero Oteyza, Senior Advisor, Financing for Child Nutrition and Development and lead for the Child Nutrition Fund, UNICEF
Accelerating Renewables for a Climate-Secure Future
Moderated by Kartikeya Singh, the Growald Climate Fund
Felipe Arango Garcia, Transforma, Colombia
Dr. Chantal Naidoo, Rabia Transitions, South Africa
Rabia Ferroukhi, Director, International Network for Energy Transition Think Tanks - INETTT
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1:45pm Coffee Break and Networking
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Workshop Series | Two
​2:00-2:45pm Funding at the Intersection of Climate and Health
Moderated by Ashley Barrett, Godley Family Foundation
Charlot Magayi, Founder, Mukuru Clean Stoves
Edith Ngunjiri, Technical Advisor, Health-Environment Partnerships, Blue Ventures
Anda Nindi-Nyondo, Country Director, Seed Global Health Malawi
Andrea Hurtado Epstein, Climate Program Manager for Latin America, Health Care Without Harm
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Climate and Land Conservation
Moderated by Bennet Rathbun, Pilot House Philanthropy
Rahima Njaidi, MJUMITA
Nyaguthii Chege, The Green Belt Movement
Jose Monteiro, Community-led Conservation Advocate
Resson Kantai Duff, Maliasili
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1:45pm Coffee Break and Networking
Workshop Series | Three
​​3:00-3:45pm Supporting Climate Innovation and Decision Making in the Global South
Moderated by Sheena Agrawal, Myriad USA
Kristina Anguelova, WWF
Bustar Maitar, Econusa
Rajesh Sundaresan, Carbon Impact Capital
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Global South Leadership on Climate Philanthropy and Action
Moderated by Erika Miller, WINGS
Laura Señan Cagiao, Fundación Avina, LAC
Manavi Bhardwaj, Indian Climate Collaborative
Maria Amalia Souza, Alianza Fondos del Sur
Naila Farouky, Arab Foundations Forum
Dana François, Haiti Biodiversity Fund
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3:45pm Coffee Break and Networking
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Workshop Series | Four
​​4:00-4:45pm Exploring Multi-stakeholder Approaches: Saving the Amazon
Moderated by Diana De Castro, Acenda
Carolina Suarez, CEO, Latimpacto Pan Amazon Impact Ecosystem
Mauricio Verkooijen, Amazonia Andes Lead, NESsT Amazonia
Adolfo Moreno, Agricultural Engineer
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Safeguarding Wildlife: How Philanthropists Can Accelerate Conservation Impact
Moderated by Zoe Nhleko, Wildlife Conservation Network
Rosamira Guillen, Executive Director of Proyecto Titi
Peter Lalampaa, Executive Director of Grevy's Zebra Trust
Dr. Olivier Nsengimana, Founder/Executive Director of Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association
Amanda Shia, Scientific Officer, HUTAN
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4:45-5:00pm Closing Keynote
Changing the Global South Narrative
To Be Announced
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If you have any questions regarding the agenda, please contact us at info@neidonors.org.
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