The positive links between meeting climate, nature, and justice objectives are undeniable. Those least responsible for causing damage, suffer most from it. Frontline communities are also powerful agents of change. The Bezos Earth Fund partners with communities, coalitions, and initiatives that explicitly address these inequalities.
Frontline communities are powerful agents of change in driving solutions, but traditionally very few resources have been allocated to them. We will not achieve the transformations required without also addressing systemic issues, oppressive policies, and the decades of underfunding that cause harm to the most vulnerable in society.
Frontline communities often experience the first and worst effects of climate change, so it’s critical that we address these inequities and prioritize projects that uplift these populations. We are committed to justice and equity.
We have committed over $300 million to environmental justice groups in the U.S and have convened a coalition of philanthropists who have committed $1.7 billion to support Indigenous People in tropical forest areas. We invest in resources for underserved areas and help equip them with the tools needed to improve their quality of life.
Initiatives
Grants
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Utilizing Advanced Data and Technologies to Inform Community Investment
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Building Coalitions for an Equitable and Sustainable Future for All
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Using Geospatial Data to Target High Impact Projects for Urban Greening
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Leveraging Ethnic Media and Communications to Drive Equitable Urban Greening Implementation in Los Angeles
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Expanding and Maintaining Community Tree Equity in Los Angeles
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Accelerating Equitable Community Development Strategies and Urban Greening at Taylor Yard
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Delivering Equitable and Resilient Climate Solutions
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Growing Pacoima Beautiful’s Impact
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Expanding Green Parks, Communications & Cultural Strategy for Urban Greening in South Los Angeles
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Equalizing the Distribution of Green Spaces within Urban Latino/a/x Communities
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Greening Boyle Heights
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Building Stronger Relationships with Community-based Organizations for Nature-based Solutions
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Strengthening Local Government Project Capacity, Support, & Policy Advancement for Equitable Greening
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Supporting Community Outreach with Resident Experts (C.O.R.E.) Fellows
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Expanding Community Tree Equity and Sustainability
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Greening Urban America: Community Gardens, Native Trees, and Parks
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Creating Green Spaces, Green Places, Green Jobs in Wilmington
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Centering Community Voices in Urban Greening Projects in Wilmington, Delaware
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Advancing Urban Greening Projects in Chicago
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Developing the Country’s First Agricultural-eco District and Nature Trail in Englewood
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Expanding Community Engagement Support in Chicago
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Scaling Environmental Resilience in West Woodlawn, Chicago
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Developing a Health Food Hub in the Chicagoland Area
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Reclaiming Urban Greenspace in Wilmington, DE
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Building Collaborative Governance Models to Accelerate Equitable Greening
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Bolstering the Just Green Hub for Equitable Urban Greening
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Restoring Plot Land, Growing Agribusiness Infrastructure & Training in Atlanta
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Expanding Parks and Urban Farms in West Atlanta
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Expanding Agribusiness Training Program & Farm Equipment Investment
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Strengthening Government-Community Collaboration on Equitable Greening Projects in Albuquerque
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Creating and Expanding Access to Nature and Healthy Foods in Albuquerque
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Creation of Protected Areas While Supporting Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities
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Declaration and Management of Protected Areas Across the Tropical Andes
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Climate Justice Organizing and Outreach
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Engaging Researchers in Data-Driven Efforts to Reduce Environmental Injustices
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Creation of a New “Justice40 Fund”
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Expanding Protected Areas in the Tropical Andes Through Local and Indigenous Stewards
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Creating and Maintaining Conservation Areas at Scale in Andean Countries
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Co-developing Methods and Prototypes for the Environmental Justice Data Collaborative
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Health Advancements via Data and Digital Tools
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Indigenous Peoples’ Guardianship in the Tropical Andes
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Investing in Women of Color & Others at the Frontlines
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Justice40 Accelerator
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Preparing Tribes and Native Community Groups to Benefit from Justice40
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Resourcing Grassroots Environmental Justice Organizations
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Restoring Urban Environments in the United States
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Scaling up Recognition of Collective Land Rights and Locally Led Conservation in the Tropical Andes
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Clean Energy Transition in Rural America
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Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University
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Building Data Synthesis to Deliver Environmental Justice
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Advancing National 30X30 Strategies in Amazon-Andes
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Advancing Justice40 in Alaska
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Advancing Energy Sovereignty in Tribal Communities
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Advancing Decarbonization and Resilience in Communities of Color
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Support for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in the Congo Basin
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Support for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in the Tropical Andes
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Support of Community-based Businesses to Advance Decarbonization and Resilience
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The Solutions Project: Funding and Amplifying Climate Justice
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NDN Collective
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Expanding Protected Areas in the Congo Basin Through Local and Indigenous Stewards
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Building Climate Resilient Infrastructure in Underserved Communities in California
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The Emerald Edge: Protecting Living Carbon Resources
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Scaling-up Collective Land Rights and Locally Led Conservation in the Congo Basin
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Equitably Electrifying Every School Bus in the U.S.
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WE ACT for Environmental Justice
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Addressing Health Inequities in the Mid-Atlantic
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Activating Justice40 in Alaska
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Achieving Climate, Racial, & Gender Justice in Houston
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Accountability and Climate Justice in the Gulf South
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Accelerating Restoration Across the U.S.
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Deep South Center for Environmental Justice
