Responding and Adapting Together
A changing climate is creating new risks for our communities, from extreme heat and flooding to poor air quality, with some neighborhoods facing greater impacts than others.
Since 2006, the Climate Initiative has supported organizations working to reduce emissions, strengthen local preparedness and protect the people and places most affected by environmental change. Through research, public education and community collaboration, the initiative advances local solutions that make San Diego safer, healthier and more sustainable for everyone.
This work is made possible by donors who share a commitment to a healthier, more resilient San Diego — funding the local research, nonprofits and clean energy projects building a more sustainable region for the long term.
“Affordable housing, sustainability, equity, community resilience and health are often intertwined, and the right types of programs can have multi-layered impacts.”
242Community-driven climate projects advanced |
61Regional climate research studies funded |
40Clean energy grants |
Give Close to Home
San Diego is the home we all share. And when our neighbors need us, we show up. A gift to San Diego Foundation is how we take care of each other – one family, one neighborhood, one gift at a time.
How the Climate Initiative Helps
Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Helps communities and industries transition to renewable energy sources — including solar, wind and hydropower — and reduce emissions across transportation, housing and business sectors.
Address Climate Impacts: Supports projects that protect health and safety in neighborhoods facing greater risk from extreme heat, flooding and poor air quality, improving access to clean air, water and green spaces for all residents.
Strengthen Community Readiness: Invests in capacity-building for local environmental nonprofits — including training, communications and partnership development — to help them secure funding and expand their impact.
More Environment Initiatives
Binational Resilience Initiative
Opening the Outdoors
Growing Green Spaces
