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Inside the loss and damage fund’s first year — and what comes next

Inside the loss and damage fund’s first year — and what comes next.

By Ayenat Mersie// 14 November 2025
A heralded fund to help vulnerable nations cope with the worst effects of climate change is now a reality, with its first official call for proposals set to open later this year.
Environment & Natural ResourcesFundingDemocracy, Human Rights & Governance

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4 ways to diversify your funding strategy
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4 ways to diversify your funding strategy

We’ve analyzed strategies for securing funding from alternative government donors, accessing multilateral development banks, leveraging philanthropic capital, and engaging with innovative finance models.
The top 10 foundations funding development in 2025
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The top 10 foundations funding development in 2025

We’ve analyzed their financial investments, grantmaking strategies, priority initiatives, and regional programs to deliver crucial insights.th the knowledge to navigate the shifting dynamics of global aid.
Who are the Asian donors — and how much do they spend on aid?
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Who are the Asian donors — and how much do they spend on aid?

This comprehensive report explores the development aid spending of these Asian donors, providing data-driven insights into their growth, strategies, and impact.
Southern European donors
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Southern European donors

With Southern European donors accounting for a significant share of global ODA, this report is a must-read for implementing organizations, fundraisers, and resource mobilization professionals looking to optimize their approach.
The evolution of the HIV and AIDS response
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The evolution of the HIV and AIDS response

In this special report, we cover an analysis of the global funding landscape, with a particular focus on PEPFAR, the world's largest HIV/AIDS funding initiative. We explore whether funding is at risk as the world shows signs of victory.
5 Innovations in Global Health
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5 Innovations in Global Health

In this report, you'll learn about five health innovations that have the potential to bring huge change — and the barriers to their implementation.

News & Analysis

Sexual and reproductive health and rights
Here's what CIFF says it will do more, and less of

Here's what CIFF says it will do more, and less of

By Jenny Lei Ravelo// 13 November 2025
One of the foundation's executives says CIFF remains committed to SRHR and is keen to expand its partnerships. But there are some things it is moving away from.
Global HealthFundingSocial/Inclusive Development
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This grantmaker offers a model for long-term, African-led philanthropy

This grantmaker offers a model for long-term, African-led philanthropy

By Christine Sow// 10 November 2025
Masana wa Afrika, an African-led grantmaker, is providing long-term, unrestricted funding to community-based organizations across Africa — trusting local leaders to determine priorities and create sustainable change.
Funding
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Devex Pro Insider: Good COP, bad COP?

Devex Pro Insider: Good COP, bad COP?

By David Ainsworth// 10 November 2025
COP30 begins in Belém amid growing climate disasters and a $1 trillion funding gap. Brazil leads as host, while many countries, including the U.S., lag on commitments.
Environment & Natural ResourcesFundingDemocracy, Human Rights & Governance
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How one foundation is spending down on climate adaptation

How one foundation is spending down on climate adaptation

By Christine Sow// 12 November 2025
Shockwave Foundation is a 20-year, $50 million spend-down fund investing in climate adaptation, focusing on food and water security. What makes its model unique?
Environment & Natural ResourcesFundingWater & Sanitation
Funding insights
What did the Global Environment Facility spend $6.4 billion on?

What did the Global Environment Facility spend $6.4 billion on?

By Miguel Antonio Tamonan// 10 November 2025
Between 2021 and 2025, the multilateral facility approved 1,162 projects across five key areas.
Environment & Natural ResourcesFunding
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COP30 opens in Amazon amid pressure on forests, finance, adaptation

COP30 opens in Amazon amid pressure on forests, finance, adaptation

By Ayenat Mersie// 07 November 2025
As negotiators arrive in Belém, the test is no longer setting new goals but delivering on old ones — from financing forests to closing NDC gaps and defining how adaptation progress is measured.
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