The threat of climate change is the greatest environmental problem humanity has ever faced.  It’s clear that something needs to be done, but to many grantmakers, knowing what areas to focus on is a challenge.  What are the best approaches to tackling climate change?  What actions will yield the greatest impact? Now the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, with the help of the Energy Foundation, has released a short, easy-to-read guide entitled “Taking Action on Climate Change.” 

The brochure discusses the key components of this complex problem, the policy and legislation needed to create change, and the increasingly important role that philanthropy can play.  In short, this guide highlights the need for grantmakers to act and offers specific recommendations for how.