Drawdown Capital

Science-based climate intelligence for philanthropists, investors, advisors, and other capital managers

Drawdown Capital helps identify where climate spending can have outsized impact across different solutions, technologies, sectors, geographies, and time horizons. Our work translates rigorous climate science into clear, actionable intelligence for philanthropy and impact investing.

A clearer view of climate opportunity

The climate landscape is increasingly complex. Solutions are improving. Technologies are evolving. Markets are shifting. Policy environments are changing. And the climate value of an intervention can vary dramatically depending on what is funded, where it’s deployed, and when it happens. Drawdown Capital helps decision-makers see those differences.

What We Provide

Climate Intelligence
Forward-looking analysis of climate solutions, emerging opportunities, and areas in need of critical investment.

Decision Support
Science-based frameworks and tools for evaluating solutions, sectors, technologies, geographic targets, timing, and co-benefits.

Strategic Advisory
Bespoke scientific counsel for philanthropists, investors, family offices, advisors, and institutions making consequential climate capital decisions.

Briefings & Education
Private briefings and curated learning experiences connecting decision-makers with Project Drawdown's science expertise.

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To stop climate change, we don’t just need more capital; we need more precise capital. Project Drawdown has the scientific expertise and deep experience with capital deployers to provide that precision. If you're a climate funder who cares about impact more than a pat on the back, we're the partner for you.

Jonathan Foley, Ph.D.
Executive Director

We know what climate solutions work best. By deploying capital with precision, we can scale the most effective solutions quickly and make a real impact on climate action.

Lauren Gifford, Ph.D.
Senior Advisor for Climate Philanthropy and Investing

We are at a pivotal moment in the climate crisis where capital can be a driver of meaningful change if deployed responsibly. With Drawdown Capital, we understand that different types of capital play different roles in de-risking and scaling climate solutions. Our intersectional approach leverages Project Drawdown science, research, and collaborative partnerships to get more capital in the door and more targeted capital funding for recommended climate solutions.

Elena Essa
Program Manager for Global Strategic Partnerships

Partners

Interested in Partnering?

We work with philanthropists, investors, advisors, family offices, foundations, and other institutions deploying significant capital toward climate solutions.

Reach out to Drawdown Capital at capital@drawdown.org to learn more about how we can partner and bring science into your capital decisions.