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