Shockwave Foundation

Helping communities adapt, survive, and thrive in a changing climate.

Shockwave supports projects, initiatives and organizations that build a future where communities and ecosystems are resilient in the face of climate change. Through a mixture of grants and strategic investments, they support activities that focus on climate change adaptation and resiliency infrastructure. Shockwave prioritises projects that provide economic uplift in developing countries and provide seed funding at an early, pivotal stage. They incorporate in this work lenses on environmental justice, equity, and strive for community-first approaches.

Shockwave is currently supporting the Resilient Agriculture Innovations for Nature (RAIN) Challenge.

Latest news and articles

TECH4Resilience Challenge: Harnessing AI to tackle climate and humanitarian crises

TECH aims to convert seed-level AI innovations that address climate-related emergencies and humanitarian challenges into scalable, sustainable solutions that strengthen preparedness and response.

Where innovation meets inclusion: Meet the finalists of the RISE Urban Innovation Challenge

15 initiatives advancing inclusive, climate-resilient urban futures through innovation, collaboration, and community-led solutions.

Testing the Resilience Science Must-Knows with inclusive climate finance experts

Reflections from the Resilience Science Must-Knows workshop in Amsterdam.

RAIN 3 winners: 10 initiatives transforming agriculture in East Africa

Learn more about the RAIN 3 shortlisted candidates; innovative agricultural solutions across East Africa advancing resilience, sustainability, and community impact.

RAIN 3 Leadership Academy: 19 bold innovations advancing resilience across East Africa

The RAIN Leadership Academy in Nairobi brought together the 19 shortlisted candidates for three days of activities, introspection, and unpacking the role leadership plays in their work.