Building a stronger ecosystem for grassroots climate action across the Northeast
The Climate Action Challenge Program is an ongoing regional initiative designed to identify, strengthen and support grassroots climate action and social innovation across the Northeast.
Our aim is simple: help promising ideas move from local action to wider impact.
Building a stronger ecosystem for grassroots climate action across the Northeast
The Climate Action Challenge Program is an ongoing regional initiative designed to identify, strengthen and support grassroots climate action and social innovation across the Northeast.
Our aim is simple: help promising ideas move from local action to wider impact.
Why the Climate Action Challenge?
Across the Northeast, communities and grassroots organisations are already developing innovative responses to climate change, livelihoods, biodiversity, resilience and sustainable development.
However, many of these initiatives face critical challenges in accessing resources necessary to scale. The Climate Action Challenge brings these different pieces together to create a stronger support ecosystem for grassroots action.
Knowledge and capacity
Funding and financial support
Technology and digital tools
Institutional partnerships
Market and ecosystem connections
Visibility and recognition
What the Programme Brings Together
Regional Conclaves
A series of multi city development and climate action conclaves bringing together NGOs, community organisations, CSR leaders, government representatives, experts, academics, innovators and development practitioners.
Each conclave creates a platform for:
- Climate action discussions
- Funding and partnership opportunities
- Knowledge sharing
- Expert interactions
- Digital transformation
- Networking and collaboration
- Recognition of grassroots initiatives
Capacity Building
Practical learning opportunities designed around the needs of grassroots organisations and emerging social innovators.
Sessions may cover areas such as:
- Climate action and resilience
- Climate finance and funding
- CSR and philanthropy
- Fundraising and resource mobilisation
- Digital transformation
- Impact measurement
- Organisational development
- Communication and storytelling
- Innovation and scaling
Grassroots Innovation Challenge
The programme seeks to identify promising grassroots climate solutions and innovations emerging from communities and organisations across the Northeast.
Selected initiatives can receive opportunities for:
- Recognition
- Mentorship
- Capacity building
- Ecosystem connections
- Visibility
- Funding and partnership opportunities
Climate Action Awards & Recognition
There are inspiring individuals, organisations and community initiatives working every day to create meaningful environmental and social change.
The Climate Action Challenge aims to identify and celebrate these climate action role models and grassroots innovators. Through the programme, we seek to build a growing repository of inspiring climate solutions and recognise individuals and organisations contributing to a more resilient and sustainable Northeast.
From local action to regional recognition.
Connecting Grassroots Organisations with the Ecosystem
The programme is designed to create meaningful connections between grassroots organisations and the wider development ecosystem.
NGOs & Community Organisations
Access knowledge, networks, technology and potential funding opportunities.
CSR & Philanthropy
Discover grassroots initiatives and engage with organisations working on relevant development priorities.
Government & Institutions
Connect with grassroots organisations and emerging solutions from across the region.
Academia & Experts
Share knowledge, research and technical expertise with practitioners working on the ground.
Technology Partners
Enable organisations with relevant digital tools and technology for greater efficiency and impact.
Social Innovators
Find opportunities for mentorship, visibility, partnerships and scaling.
Digital Impact & Technology
Technology is an important part of the Climate Action Challenge ecosystem. The programme promotes the adoption of digital tools that can help grassroots organisations improve their:
The programme also enables structured impact assessment and digital tracking of initiatives, helping organisations move towards more evidence based and measurable social impact.
The Climate Action Challenge Journey
Discover
Identify grassroots organisations, community initiatives and emerging climate solutions.
Connect
Bring organisations together with experts, institutions, funders, CSR and ecosystem partners.
Build
Provide capacity building, knowledge and technology support.
Recognise
Celebrate promising climate action initiatives, innovators and role models.
Support
Create pathways towards funding, mentorship, partnerships and other forms of support.
Scale
Help promising solutions build stronger networks and expand their impact.
Multi City. One Movement.
The Climate Action Challenge is designed to move across the Northeast, creating regional platforms while connecting them through one larger ecosystem.
Each location brings its own communities, challenges, innovations and development priorities. Together, these regional engagements create a growing network of organisations and changemakers working towards a more resilient and sustainable Northeast.
One region. Many solutions. One growing movement for climate action.
Who can be part of the movement?
We welcome participation and collaboration from:
Partner With Us
The Climate Action Challenge is built through collaboration. We are looking for organisations and individuals who can contribute through knowledge, technology, funding, venues, networks, expertise, mentorship, communication and ecosystem support.
Become a Programme Partner
Support the development and delivery of the programme across the region.
Become a Knowledge Partner
Bring expertise, research and resource persons to the ecosystem.
Become a CSR or Funding Partner
Support grassroots organisations and climate solutions through financial and programme support.
Become a Technology Partner
Help grassroots organisations access and adopt relevant digital solutions.
Become an Institutional Partner
Support regional programmes through venues, networks, expertise and institutional participation.
Become a Speaker or Resource Person
Share your experience, knowledge and perspectives with grassroots organisations and ecosystem stakeholders.
Join Hands With Us
The Northeast has solutions.
The challenge is connecting them with the right support.
Be part of a growing ecosystem that brings grassroots action, innovation, knowledge, technology and resources together for greater impact.
Partner with the Climate Action Challenge Program.
Discover • Connect • Build • Recognise • Support • Scale
Climate Action Challenge Program
Building the ecosystem for grassroots climate action across the Northeast.