LEARNING JOURNEY

High-level events, bespoke meetings for philanthropy and webinars exploring topics of Loss & Damage, Agroecology, Climate Finance, Indigenous People’s & Energy Access, Racial Justice and Youth Movement Building

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Participants, including foundations and activists from around the globe

The Climate Justice – Just Transition Donor Collaborative theory of change is grounded in the view that participatory spaces for philanthropy to learn from and work with the field provides a powerful foundation for trust-building, strategy development, and ultimately, collaborative action. Since our inception in 2021, we have incubated a comprehensive field-led learning journey for philanthropy to influence both internal and sector-wide intersectional change in line with the urgency and priorities of those on the frontlines.

HIGH-LEVEL EVENTS AND WEBINARS

Our widely praised learning journey took the form of 21 high-level events, webinars and bespoke meetings for philanthropy that have been attended by over 2,200+ individuals, including foundations and activists around the globe. Our events were designed as a “syllabus” highlighting intersectional themes and groups of people which receive insufficient attention and funding.

Each webinar was held in collaboration with and co-led by the communities and groups of people who experience climate injustices. Topics include: Loss & Damage, Agroecology, Climate Finance, Indigenous People’s & Energy Access, Racial Justice and Youth Movement Building.

Continue to watch video recordings of the educational webinars and high-level events the collaborative has convened.

HIGH LEVEL EVENTS

Shifting Power and Resources: Philanthropy’s Achievements & Challenges

High-Level Convening in Dubai at COP28

This high-level event explored the lessons, achievements and challenges from the Climate Justice – Just Transition Donor Collaborative’s three-year learning journey shifting power and resources to those on the front lines of climate injustice.

Shifting Power and Resources: The role of grassroot movements in bridging the implementation gap for Just Transitions

High-Level Convening in Dubai at COP28

During this high level event, members of the Climate Justice – Just Transition Donor Collaborative reflected and reported on their learnings and achievements over the past 3 years.

Held in collaboration with Youth Climate Justice Fund (YCJF) and Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO) at Goals House.

Reconvening the Global South Youth Regranters Network

High-Level Convening in Dubai at COP28

At COP28 in Dubai we hosted our Global South Youth Regranters Network Reconvening Dinner, at which we reconnected with the participants of the retreat we held in Bonn in June 2023.

We came together to share updates on the work that has been carried out over the last six months and to explore the ideas and opportunities to strengthen our collective work to shift power and resources to youth-led climate action in the Global South.

Building a Human Centered, Intersectional Climate Movement for People and Planet

UNFCCC High-Level Convening in Bonn at SB58

An inaugural Goals Night Out in Bonn, held alongside the UNFCCC Climate Change Conference SB58. Together Project Everyone and the Climate Justice – Just Transition Donor Collaborative co-hosted an evening bringing together leading voices at the forefront of advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Stepping Up Support for A Just Transition: Updates and Perspectives from Philanthropy, Pioneers and Frontline Communities

High-Level Convening in Sharm El Sheikh at COP27

A high-level event exploring what is needed to support Just Transition in the Global South. We heard diverse perspectives from workers, youth, communities, researchers and practitioners as well as the cultural sector on what is needed to support intersectional, Paris-aligned initiatives to create safer, climate-just societies, and how philanthropy can and should be responding.

UNFCCC High-Level Hybrid Convening in Bonn at SB56

How might future COPs shift power and resources for climate justice and just transition in the Global South? What steps and strategies can we take to make big wins/gains in Sharm el-Sheikh?

Funding the Justice Reset from Glasgow to COP27 at COP26

High-Level Hybrid Convening in Glasgow at COP26

A high-level event bringing together vulnerable countries, climate justice and just transition donors, practitioners and activists seeking to discuss how philanthropy can better support a shift in power and resources taking into account the achievements and challenges ahead.

WEBINARS

Empowering African Youth for the Fight Against Impacts of Climate Change

Building on the Global South Youth Regranters Network Retreat, the Southern Africa Trust (SAT), Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYOF), and CJ-JT Donor Collaborative partnered to host a webinar that centered the voices of African youth in the run up to COP28. Together, we explored the youth of Africa’s role in the climate movement and their priorities on the work ahead.

Disability and Climate Justice:
How the Climate Crisis Impacts Disabled People And Why Amplifying Their Voice is Key for Climate Justice

This webinar delved into the real impacts of climate change on Disabled people around the world and assessed the current state of disability inclusion within climate policy and activism.

Moving the Money: What are the current challenges with directing and transferring funds to where it’s most needed and what can we do about it?

This webinar addressed some of the real and perceived obstacles to getting timely funding to the Global South, what this means for youth activists and frontline organisations, and how we can overcome these barriers by partnering with trusted intermediaries.

Beyond Philanthropy As Usual: How Might We Accelerate Climate Action Rooted In Justice?

Our CJ-JT fellows brought different perspectives across their work as climate activists in the Global South on how to shift philanthropy to fund and scale climate solutions rooted in justice.

Youth Movement Building: Can re-granters step up to address the gaps?

Youth and communities on the front lines of climate impacts are leading the intersectional movements needed to achieve a 1.5C world. Yet, their efforts are critically underfunded and undervalued. Current norms and structures are holding in place key challenges: there is not enough funding going to climate justice, and it is not reaching those who need it the most.

Racial Justice and the Decolonisation of Philanthropy

This webinar provided an opportunity for funders and climate justice champions to listen to and ask questions to Global Majority experts in the racial justice field to clarify some of the best practices needed to make racial injustice a thing of the past.

Centering Justice in Global Climate Finance Governance on the Road to COP27

Explore how the road to Sharm el-Sheikh can be an opportunity to improve the governance of international climate finance. Participants will leave the webinar with a better understanding of how international climate finance works in practice, including the challenges relating to the quality and quantity of current climate finance flows;

How can Agroecology Deliver Climate Justice in Africa? A Farmer’s Perspective

A virtual roundtable bringing together African smallholder farmers from across the continent and international funders as well as other civil society organizations to learn about mutual perspectives and better understand key debates and practical needs of farmers towards addressing climate justice.

Re-imagining and Rebuilding the World: Indigenous Peoples and Energy Access

While representing only 5% of the global population, Indigenous Peoples make up a staggering one-third of the world’s 900 million extremely poor rural people. Given that the rural poor form the bulk of those without access to energy, Indigenous Peoples are a critical demographic that needs to be put at the centre of the global dialogue on energy if SDG 7

Climate Justice and Climate Finance

This discussion aims to generate actionable lessons on climate finance from across Climate Justice Resilience Fund’s unique portfolio. The session is intended as a space for generative discussion and reflection. We expect participants to gain exposure to new approaches and perspectives, and to offer honest feedback to one another in a spirit of shared learning.