Gates Foundation Commits $1.4bn To Boost Climate-Resilient Farming

Gates foundation pledges $1.4b for farming in Africa, Asia

The Gates Foundation, co-founded by American billionaire and philanthropist Bill Gates and his ex-wife, Melinda French Gates, plans to invest at least $1.4 billion by 2029 to help farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Asia cope with the growing effects of climate change. The funds will go toward proven innovations—from microorganism-based biofertilizers to digital crop-planning tools—designed to protect harvests threatened by rising tempera…

'Philanthropy can't do it alone' says Gates Foundation as climate adaptation funding jumps 120%

Philanthropic foundation funding for climate adaptation solutions reached $870 million in 2024—a record high and more than twice the amount raised in 2021, according to a new report from ClimateWorks Foundation. The report is both a celebration and a warning. The record-high numbers for 2024 provide a much-needed shot of optimism in the face of increasing resignation and even denial around the climate crisis. At the same time, adaptation receive…

Gates Foundation commits $1.4b to boost climate-resilient farming globally

WorldStage– The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a new 1.4 billion dollar commitment to help smallholder farmers across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia adapt to growing impacts of climate change. The announcement in a statement by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was made at the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, where global leaders called for stronger and locally driven approaches to climate adaptat…

Gates Foundation Commits $1.4bn To Boost Climate-Resilient Farming

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a new $1.4bn commitment to help smallholder farmers across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia adapt to the growing impacts of climate change. This is contained in a statement by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on Monday in Abuja. The announcement was made at the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, where global leaders called for stronger and locally driven approaches …

A Sample Grant Proposal on “Empowering Women Farmers for Climate-Resilient Agriculture” - fundsforNGOs - Grants and Resources for Sustainability

Introduction Climate change poses a significant threat to global food security, particularly in rural areas where agriculture is the main source of livelihood. Women farmers, who make up nearly half of the agricultural workforce in developing countries, are among the most vulnerable to climate-related shocks such as droughts, floods, and unpredictable rainfall patterns. Despite their... [Read More] The post A Sample Grant Proposal on “Empowering…