At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, more than 35 governments and philanthropic donors announced a renewed Forest and Land Tenure Pledge—a five-year, $1.8 billion global commitment to support Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and Afro-descendant communities in protecting their lands and leading climate solutions. The David and Lucile Packard Foundation supported the first pledge when it launched … Continued
Thirty years into global climate efforts, one truth stands out: progress is possible—but only with long-term commitment. When international negotiations began in the early 1990s, the world was on track for nearly 6°C of warming by the end of the century. Today, thanks to sustained action from global agreements to local leadership, that projected trajectory … Continued
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is proud to announce that in 2024, 46.4% of our grantmaking work within Global Majority countries supported locally led organizations – exceeding the Foundation’s original pledge. That pledge was made in 2023, when the Foundation joined a global coalition of donors and international development institutions in endorsing a commitment … Continued
Every day in the U.S., millions of families turn to family, friend, and neighbor care to meet their child care needs. Family, friend, and neighbor (FFN) care is just what it sounds like: home-based, informal (unlicensed or license-exempt) child care from caregivers with a personal relationship to the child and family – often grandparents, aunts … Continued
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sally M. Benson to its Board of Trustees. Dr. Benson is a distinguished scientist, educator, and policy leader whose career spans more than four decades at the forefront of energy innovation and climate solutions. Her expertise bridges the worlds of science, … Continued
Shorebird populations are declining around the world. These birds—and the coastal communities that rely on the same ecosystems—face growing threats from habitat loss, climate change, and development. Shorebird conservation is an opportunity to protect biodiversity, support local and Indigenous communities, and restore coastal ecosystems. With our partners, who bring deep expertise and proven strategies, we … Continued
The ocean has incredible capacity — it produces half of the Earth’s oxygen, supports a rich diversity of marine life, regulates our climate, and provides food and livelihoods for billions of people around the world. At the Packard Foundation, we believe that solutions are the most durable for the environment and human well-being when the communities … Continued
Shifting public narratives can be a powerful driver of lasting change, but how can funders support it effectively? To help answer that question, we partnered with the FrameWorks Institute to develop a practical framework for narrative change grantmaking: what it is, why it matters, and how to do it well. We’re excited to share these … Continued