Closing the Funding Gap: Mobilizing Capital for Effective Climate Solutions

Name: Closing the Funding Gap: Mobilizing Capital for Effective Climate Solutions
Start: 2026-04-23T20:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-04-23T21:00:00+00:00
Location: The Melody of San Francisco, 906 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

Moderator: Amanda Bielawski, Ph.D., MBA, Director of Global Strategic Partnerships, Project Drawdown

Panelists include:

Lauren Gifford, Ph.D., Senior Advisor, Climate Philanthropy and Investing, Project DrawdownJennifer Kitt, President, Climate LeadJennifer Caldwell, President, Caldwell Fisher Family FoundationErnest Chow, Private Impact Investor

This session is brought to San Francisco Climate Week by Project Drawdown and Climate Lead. Climate Lead provides philanthropists with the information and insights they need to make a bold impact on climate from day one.

There is an urgent need for greater private capital flows toward science-based climate solutions. But how do we drive that change?

Philanthropy and investing can play a huge role. This all-star panel brings together Jennifer Kitt, President of Climate Lead, with Project Drawdown’s scientific expertise to drive capital toward proven climate solutions and catalyze investment at scale. Panelists will explore the critical role donors and philanthropic advisors must play in making climate a top priority in the years ahead.

Designed for donors, philanthropic advisors, impact investors, and others working to direct more capital towards high-impact climate solutions, this session focuses on how to identify and prioritize the most effective climate actions based on the latest science. Drawing on the expertise of our panelists and Project Drawdown’s research and emerging work in the climate investment space, we’ll highlight where capital is most needed, what distinguishes the highest-impact opportunities, and how to align giving and investment strategies accordingly. We’ll also share practical ways to navigate this landscape—through tools like Drawdown Explorer and other resources that help translate insight into action with greater speed and clarity.

By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of SF Climate Week.

About Closing the Funding Gap: Mobilizing Capital for Effective Climate Solutions in San Francisco

Closing the Funding Gap: Mobilizing Capital for Effective Climate Solutions is a free independent taking place on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at The Melody of San Francisco, 906 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA, San Francisco, United States. Attendance is free — register to secure your spot. Currently 230 people have registered out of 230 spots. The event runs for approximately 1 hour.

Closing the Funding Gap: Mobilizing Capital for Effective Climate Solutions — key details

Date:: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Time:: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM (America/Los_Angeles)
Duration:: 1 hour
Location:: The Melody of San Francisco, 906 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA, San Francisco, United States
Price:: Free
Format:: In-person
Attending:: 230 registered

What to expect at Closing the Funding Gap: Mobilizing Capital for Effective Climate Solutions

Join this independent over 1 hour for an engaging session of learning, discussion, and networking with fellow attendees.

Who should attend Closing the Funding Gap: Mobilizing Capital for Effective Climate Solutions?

This independent in San Francisco is ideal for:

sustainability and climate tech professionals
backend engineers and API developers

Why attend?

Free to attend — no financial commitment required
Join 230+ other attendees in a vibrant community gathering

San Francisco event — April 2026

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Frequently asked questions about Closing the Funding Gap: Mobilizing Capital for Effective Climate Solutions

When is Closing the Funding Gap: Mobilizing Capital for Effective Climate Solutions?: Closing the Funding Gap: Mobilizing Capital for Effective Climate Solutions takes place on Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
Where is Closing the Funding Gap: Mobilizing Capital for Effective Climate Solutions held?: Closing the Funding Gap: Mobilizing Capital for Effective Climate Solutions takes place at The Melody of San Francisco, 906 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA, San Francisco, United States.
How much does Closing the Funding Gap: Mobilizing Capital for Effective Climate Solutions cost?: Closing the Funding Gap: Mobilizing Capital for Effective Climate Solutions is free to attend. Register on the event page to secure your spot.
How many people are attending Closing the Funding Gap: Mobilizing Capital for Effective Climate Solutions?: 230 people have registered so far out of 230 available spots.
How do I register for Closing the Funding Gap: Mobilizing Capital for Effective Climate Solutions?: You can register for Closing the Funding Gap: Mobilizing Capital for Effective Climate Solutions through the original event page on Luma. Click the "View on Luma" button above, or save it to your Rifio account to get reminders.
How long is Closing the Funding Gap: Mobilizing Capital for Effective Climate Solutions?: Closing the Funding Gap: Mobilizing Capital for Effective Climate Solutions runs for approximately 1 hour, from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM (America/Los_Angeles).