Climate Impact Conduit

Climate Impact Conduit

Funder: Global Warming Mitigation Project (GWMP) in partnership with VoLo Earth Ventures

Overview:
The Climate Impact Conduit is an online open data platform that creates ongoing access to capital and visibility for climate organizations and solutions. Developed as a partnership between GWMP (nonprofit) and VoLo Earth Ventures (venture capital fund), it connects vetted climate solutions with investors, philanthropists, and corporations seeking to fund impactful climate work.

Platform Purpose:

Connect climate organizations with funding sources

Facilitate relationships between solutions and capital providers

Provide transparency and data on viable climate solutions

Accelerate funding to proven, effective climate initiatives

Build ecosystem connecting climate leaders with investors and supporters

Coverage & Scope:

Organizations Represented: 1,312 impactful climate organizations and solutions

Countries Represented: 76 countries

Organization Types: ~60% companies, ~40% nonprofits

Geographic Focus: Global

Climate Solution Categories:

Carbon sinks

Energy

Finance

Social and cultural pathways

And more

How It Works:

Open data online platform accessible to investors, philanthropists, and corporations

Database of vetted climate projects and programs

Detailed information on solution efficacy and implementation

Facilitates ongoing connections and funding opportunities

Provides visibility and credibility to climate organizations

Key Features:

Vetting Process: Solutions scored for efficacy by expert analysts

Network Access: Organizations have access to ecosystem of global partners

Year-Round Support: Visibility, relationship building, and growth opportunities beyond one-time funding

Capital Facilitation: Drives funding and opportunities to proven solutions

Development Background:
Launched fall 2023 as latest addition to GWMP's suite of programs. Developed through partnership between GWMP and VoLo Earth Ventures to address the challenge of directing increasing climate investment toward proven, effective solutions already being deployed.

Access & Benefits for Organizations:

All Keeling Curve Prize winners and finalists gain automatic access

Interconnected access to staffing support (Constellations Fellowship) and ecosystem partners

Year-round visibility and relationship building

Growth and scaling opportunities

Direct connections with capital providers

User Base:

Investors seeking climate investment opportunities

Philanthropists evaluating grant making

Corporations implementing ESG and sustainability goals

Climate organizations seeking funding and partnerships

Contact Information:

Email: kcp@climatecurve.org

Address: 411 E. Main Street, Ste. 205, Aspen, CO 81611

Phone: 970-335-9169

Website: climatecurve.org

Platform: climatecurve.org/climate-impact-conduit

Partnership Details:

Partner: VoLo Earth Ventures (decarbonization-focused venture capital fund based in Snowmass, CO)

Collaborative Approach: Combines nonprofit expertise (GWMP) with venture capital perspective (VoLo Earth Ventures)

Mission Alignment: Transition from fossil fuel economy to new energy economy