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

Protecting the shea tree: Securing women’s futures

Empowering women through shea tree mapping for resilient futures

From Seeds to systems: Inspiring collective change

Interview with GRP’s Knowledge Officer Amanda Jonsson on how local initiatives are shaping pathways to more sustainable futures

Two job opportunities: Human Resources (HR) Manager and Operations and Grants Manager

Apply by 3 April to join the GRP team

Advancing climate and livelihood solutions in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region

We are pleased to announce the 21 finalists of the second round of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs (HKH-ICE 2.0).

Meet the RISE Urban Innovation Challenge grantees

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