Milkywire is a tech company that operates a platform aimed at supporting grassroots organizations working on environmental and social issues. The platform allows users to donate to vetted projects and track their impact in real-time, fostering transparency and engagement in philanthropy.

Milkywire

We’re a new digital platform for everyone who wants to do something for the planet

We’re a Stockholm based tech startup with the vision of taking charity to the next level through digital innovation, empowering everyone to contribute to a more sustainable future. By creating a new type of platform for impact Milkywire connects people and companies who want to change the world directly to the best grassroots non-profits around the world doing real work in the field.

How it works
By downloading the Milkywire app on the App Store or the Google Play Store, users can easily find, fund and follow so called impacters - screened grassroots NGOs from around the world working to fight extinction, save oceans, clean the planet, protect and restore forests and more. Milkywire provides a new experience by allowing private and corporate users to support local projects directly and see proof of impact by following their progress through weekly video updates directly on the app.

Why join?
Through Milkywire you’ll not only be able to directly support some if the best grassroots NGOs around the world doing real work in the field. You’ll be able to follow the work on the Milkywire app through weekly video updates, see how your donation is used and the impact you’re a part of.

Get involved on www.milkywire.com 
Get in touch: Hello@milkywire.com

Do you know of a climate project that should get funding?
Today Milkywire opens our Climate Transformation Fund's 2024 Call for Proposals.

We focus on three pillars: Durable Carbon Removal, Nature Restoration & Protection, and Emission reductions. We’re looking for projects that have the potential to scale, catalyze wider change and create lasting impact. We give climate grants and make prepurchases of carbon removal.

We are especially interested in getting proposals that complement what we previously supported. Some of the organisations supported in the past include Heirloom, Clean Air Task Force, Justdiggit, Octavia Carbon, KKI WARSI, New Energy Nexus, Industrious Labs, MASH Makes (and 22 others).

Find all info on this link:
https://lnkd.in/geRG6Mta 

Last year we allocated over 5 million USD to the projects selected. The charitable fund is supported by a long list of donors including Klarna, Spotify, ING, Avanza Bank, Mentimeter, BioGaia AB, Planet A Ventures, PANGAIA, Northzone, Steamery, Unbound Summits and more.

Please share with climate solvers that you think would be interested!
#climateaction

At COP 28 there was a lot of talk about carbon markets and how to increase their integrity. Markets do have a role to play, but being restricted to only using carbon credits to finance climate action would be like only being able to invest in corporate bonds — capped upside, while still running the risk of failure. 

At COP we met a lot of the fantastic organizations that we fund thanks to our donors, and had many conversations on how to best fund climate action. More on how to broaden horizons in these post-COP reflections from our fund manager Robert Höglund https://lnkd.in/gDvaK72Z

Also, were are planning to open our 2024 call for proposals next week. If you are a project developer or organization, please register your interest.
https://lnkd.in/egKa2wmh

Milkywire has been recognized by WIRED as one of the Hottest European Startups of 2023! 🔥 A huge thank you to WIRED for this honor 🌟 

This year has been important for us in many ways. Our Climate Transformation Fund continues to grow and we're thrilled about the launch of our Impact Portal, setting a new standard in transparent reporting. But that's not all – we're about to launch two new funds dedicated to positive nature contributions. Keep an eye out for more details coming soon 🌱

Let's continue making a difference together 🌎 💚

https://lnkd.in/dPg4Aqph

#wired #startups #impact

🐝 Exciting News from the Trillion Bees Coalition at COP28! 🌍

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Trillion Bees Coalition led by PANGAIA, a groundbreaking global initiative unveiled at COP28 in Dubai. The mission? To champion biodiversity and safeguard our planet’s vital pollinators.

Initiated by PANGAIA and developed alongside Milkywire, this science-led coalition brings together individuals, businesses, and organizations dedicated to the Bee The Change campaign. The goal is to foster a world where pollinators can flourish, thereby securing healthy ecosystems and the well-being of all.

Even before its official launch, Trillion Bees has garnered immense support from a diverse group of businesses and organizations. The aim over the next 7 years is to engage over 2 billion people and raise $1 billion for the Bee The Change Fund. These funds will empower field projects, grassroots organizations, and transformative initiatives for nature restoration.

Under the expert guidance of Professor Simon Potts and our scientific advisory board, we’re employing advanced technologies like geospatial AI and multi-omics solutions to analyze environmental impacts and enhance pollinator wellbeing.


🌍Keep an eye out for these highlights at COP28! 🐝

🛬 A Buzzing Welcome at DXB
Experience the magic of pollinators right from Dubai International Airport. Look out for bee-themed displays across screens and venues - a unique welcome to COP28!

🌐 Trillion Bees Launch at Terra Pavilion
Be part of the grand launch of Trillion Bees and Bee The Change at Terra - The Sustainability Pavilion. A key event reflecting our commitment to a sustainable future.

🦋 Interactive Sessions at The Earth Age
Join us on December 6-7 at the Global Citizen Forum for engaging talks and live T-shirt printing, bringing the Bee The Change initiative to life.

🎨 SWARM Art Installation
Discover the interactive SWARM art installation by origami artist Leonie Bradley in the Green and Blue Zones - a tribute to our pollinator protection mission.

🎬 Preview: Bee The Change Documentary
Catch an exclusive preview of the Bee The Change documentary featuring Ellie Goulding, an integral part of our global campaign, premiering in May 2024.

For more information about the initiative, visit https://beethechange.org/

#BeeTheChange #TrillionBees #COP28 #Sustainability #Biodiversity #GlobalCoalition

Silicate, supported in the Milkywire Climate Transformation Fund is bringing their solution out of Ireland to the US, trialing spreading returned concrete on fields to capture carbon. 

The article is a great deep dive into enhanced rock weathering. We still have a lot to learn about how rock weathering can be measured, and Silicate is a leader in the research being done, keeping an honest and humble approach to all the challenges still ahead of us. 

https://lnkd.in/eDPjie-3

🌍 Exciting Times at Wired Impact! 🚀

On Tuesday, the Milkywire attended WIRED Events in London. It was a melting pot of ideas, uniting investors, partners, media, and impact enthusiasts in a dialogue about the rapidly evolving sustainability and ESG landscape.

One clear takeaway? Our global targets are ambitious, and reaching them demands not just action but transparency. At Milkywire, we're championing this cause by emphasizing the critical role of transparent reporting in our industry.

🌟 Introducing Our Impact Portal 🌟
Our latest launch, the Milkywire Impact Portal, is more than just a platform - it's a commitment to clarity and accountability. It's designed to demystify the impact journey for our partners, answering vital questions like:

- "Where does my contribution go, and how much of it directly supports field initiatives?"
- "Who are the change-makers I'm backing, and what stories of challenge and progress are they sharing?"
- "How can I communicate about sustainability in a manner that's both transparent and truthful?"
- "What are the meaningful metrics that truly matter in measuring impact?"

Inspired and energized by the many conversations with industry peers, we're more driven than ever to fulfil our core mission: helping leading brands make tangible, impactful impact 🌱✨

#WiredImpact #ClimateAction #Beyondvaluechainmitigation

🌿🌎 And the winner is… 🌎🌿

Milkywire celebrates the great achievement of one of our strategic partners, Acción Andina, that has been honored with the prestigious Earthshot prize for their exceptional work in safeguarding native High Andean forest ecosystems across South America! 🏆🌳

Acción Andina, a grassroots, community-based initiative, co-founded by Global Forest Generation and Asociación Ecosistemas Andinos - ECOAN, works together with indigenous and local communities to protect and restore the native forests and ecosystems. These forests are vital for water security, biodiversity, climate resilience and support the livelihoods of thousands of people reliant on their resources across the region.  🌿✨

At Milkywire, we are incredibly proud to support this inspiring community-driven transformation, led by Acción Andina. This would not be possible without enabling support of our corporate donors such as Klarna, Pangaia and many more 🌍💫

Join us in congratulating Acción Andina on this remarkable milestone, and let's continue to amplify their impact and support their mission for a greener, more sustainable future that can be reached through the power of community actions. 🌱 #ClimateAction #Landscaperestoration #EarthshotPrize #AccionAndina

Learn more about Action Andina and their inspiring journey here: https://lnkd.in/eRtV9J_A

#Milkywire #Landscaperestoration #EnvironmentalStewardship #GiveOne #Klarna #Pangaia

In 2021, Klarna worked in close partnership with Milkywire to launch the Climate Transformation Fund (CTF): an innovative approach to meaningful corporate climate action that focuses on impact. 

We’re thrilled to share the most recent progress report of the CTF, highlighting the impactful projects supported, ranging from mangrove restoration in the Bay of Bengal to catalyzing the clean energy transition in Indonesia and driving innovative Carbon Dioxide Removal technologies. 

Check out our latest blog post to learn more about the climate solutions Klarna is helping unlock 🌍🤝 

#Sustainability #ClimateAction #CorporateResponsibility

🌍 Earthshot Prize 
We're thrilled to announce that Milkywire is an Official Nominator for The Earthshot Prize 2024. This global environmental prize is dedicated to finding and growing solutions that will repair our planet this decade. 

👥 Our Role as Nominators
As Official Nominators, we are part of a global community invited to submit nominations, selected for our ability to identify the most impactful solutions across all sectors, worldwide. We will be nominating individuals, communities, businesses, and organizations whose solutions align with the five Earthshots—ambitious goals aimed at improving our world by 2030:
1. Protect and Restore Nature
2. Clean our Air
3. Revive our Oceans
4. Build a Waste-Free World
5. Fix our Climate

🚀 Advancing Impactful Solutions
The Earthshot Prize considers solutions making tangible progress towards the Earthshots, beyond idea stage, tested, and at a ‘tipping point’ for scaling impact within five years. Learn more at www.earthshotprize.org.

🏆 Prizes and Support
Five winners receive one million pounds each, and all 15 finalists will enter The Earthshot Fellowship Programme, for a year of dedicated support. 

Today the winners for 2023 will be announced, and we keep all our fingers crossed for our fantastic partner and 2023 finalist Acción Andina 🌟  

#EarthshotPrize #Sustainability #EnvironmentalImpact

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