Shockwave Foundation
@ShockwaveFound
Followers
75
Following
2
Media
2
Statuses
27
The Shockwave Foundation supports organizations that help create a future where communities and ecosystems are resilient in the face of climate change.
San Francisco, CA
Joined December 2019
Join us: +1 Session at Catalysing Change Week 2023 -
0
0
1
+1 Global Food Security - 14 Organizations to investigate -
0
0
0
You wouldn’t invite arm dealers to lead peace talks. So why let oil executives lead climate talks? Burning #fossilfuels is the single largest cause of the #climatecrisis, & the single biggest threat to solving it. #COP28
theguardian.com
Sultan Al Jaber, chief of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, expected to be named president of global climate talks
1
17
21
We’ve got some results from our +1 experiment to challenge and transform the top-down nature of philanthropic funding, and more importantly want highlight some outstanding under-the-radar organizations working in Water Access, Sanitation, and Hygiene. https://t.co/Up89yxHwvw
shockwave.org
Updates and impact of the +1:WASH fund, an innovate funding method that places trust in organizers and communities, and elevates the visibility of frontline organizers.
0
1
0
There could be 1.2 billion climate refugees by 2050. What you need to know:
0
0
0
We are refining our position in the climate adaptation ecosystem and have exciting partnerships to share. https://t.co/ID7DQpdEmQ
0
0
0
Introducing the +1 WASH fund - localizing decision making for funding - https://t.co/UnnO1IfM4r
0
0
0
One of our challenges is to make funding more effective by supporting the best players, not the flashiest people who can give great TED talks and who have connections to the funding ecosystem. We're working to fix that! https://t.co/OLRu9YwsY1
shockwave.org
The +1:WASH fund democratizes the water access, sanitation, and hygiene funding ecosystem, places trust in organizers and communities, and elevates the visibility of frontline organizers.
0
1
0
We’ve published a set of living documents describing our strategy, grant priorities, funding criteria, and decision-making processes. This is “open source”– please review it, discuss it, and use it to inspire your own work. We invite feedback. https://t.co/2jDgVsaypQ 2/2
shockwave.org
We’re sharing our internal decision making tools in an effort to make our funding more efficient and just.
0
0
2
Funders hinder their own effectiveness when acting as opaque institutions. At Shockwave, we’ve made a commitment to transparency and accountability. We want our partners to know what we value and how we think about their work. 1/2
0
0
0
Root Capital is the 2021 Origin Charity of the Year from @nationalcoffee! Thank you to our community of changemakers for making this possible. You’re building a more prosperous future for coffee farmers. #NCA2021 Learn more: https://t.co/eX9KvEtesk
1
6
5
2020 and Beyond: Crises and Opportunities -
mailchi.mp
Shockwave supports projects, initiatives and organizations that build a future where communities and ecosystems are resilient in the face of climate change.
0
0
0
What does income diversification mean to a coffee farmer? And how are rural businesses using it as part of holistic climate action that protects the environment and preserves livelihoods? Learn more in our photo essay: https://t.co/M7gaituvK6
0
2
2
#COVID19 has shown the fragility of our water systems – not only to climate change, but to many other crises. Learn steps businesses can take to build a water-resilient society that can bounce back from major societal disruptions:
pacinst.org
The business community has a key role to play in responding to COVID-19, rebuilding the economy, and preventing and mitigating … Water and the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Business Framework for Water and...
0
1
1
Smart investment in #adaptation not only protects communities from future climate impacts, but opens up new opportunities today. As @CASsummit2021 begins today, hear from @AndrewSteerWRI on why we need to step up on #adaptation More: https://t.co/f2CosIRiNE
#AdaptationSummit
0
8
17
Why climate adaptation? ⏩ Adaptation investments deliver consistently high returns, with an average benefit-cost ratio of 4:1. Learn more and join us for #AdaptationWeek Nov. 30-Dec. 4: https://t.co/2AkPXiXotA
0
3
6
Building water resilience relies on collaboration and multi-benefit projects! Learn more about @PacificInstitut's work on multiple benefits and resilience at our upcoming webinar! Nov 17th at 12p PST/3p EST! Tix are free!
0
3
2