Funding climate action for sustainable living

Are you a philanthropist, grant-maker, or advisor working in the philanthropy space? Do you want to understand how funding can drive meaningful climate action by addressing overconsumption and creating behaviour change at scale?

Join the Hot or Cool Institute and Possible for an engaging and insightful discussion on the crucial role philanthropy can play in shifting societal behaviours towards sustainability. We’ll explore why consumption matters in tackling climate change and highlight bold projects making a real difference – at a time when the need to shift behaviour to reach our climate goals is hitting the headlines.

Key information

Date: 16th April 2025
Time: 11am -12:30pm UK time/12:00-13:30 CEST
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Hosts: Hot or Cool Institute & Possible

What to expect

  • Deep dive into sustainable living: Learn why funding climate action related to behaviour change is critical for reducing emissions.

  • Expert insights: Hear Hot or Cool’s latest research on the barriers funders face when working on overconsumption, based on a survey of 134 respondents from across the philanthropy sector.

  • Real-world examples: Hear about innovative projects tackling overconsumption and promoting sustainable lifestyles.

 

Meet the hosts & speakers

Hosts:

  • Magnus Bengtsson – Policy Director at Hot or Cool. With over 20 years of experience in sustainability policy, Magnus has advised governments and international organisations on circular economy and sustainable consumption policies.

  • Juliet Michaelson – Co-Director: Strategic Development at Possible. Juliet has an extensive background in social research and policy advocacy, previously leading the Centre for Wellbeing at the New Economics Foundation.

Speakers:

  • Saamah Abdallah – Programme Lead for Sustainable Wellbeing at Hot or Cool. Co-creator of the Happy Planet Index and a key figure in EU-level Beyond GDP initiatives, Saamah has been working on alternative indicators of progress for nearly two decades.

  • Alethea Warrington – Head of Aviation, Heat & Energy at Possible. Alethea is one of the leading voices in the UK on the need to reduce aviation emissions, advocating for policies like a frequent flyer levy and exposing greenwashing in the aviation industry.

 

About the organisers

Hot or Cool is a public interest think tank working at the intersection of society and sustainability. Their mission is to challenge the status quo, help society reimagine what is possible and enable systemic change towards a thriving and resilient future within ecological limits.

The Funders for Sustainable Living (F4SL) is a network hosted by Hot or Cool supporting funders to take ambitious action on sustainable living. Their Innovation Fund is a collaborative initiative aimed at addressing overconsumption through bold philanthropic experiments, pooled funding, and shared learning.

Possible is a UK-based climate charity working on ambitious solutions to decarbonise transport, energy, and household consumption. They focus on the emissions cuts that involve action from the public and demonstrate to decision-makers that we can drive emissions reductions by making the climate​–​​friendly behaviour changes we urgently need cheap, convenient and desirable.

 

Who should attend?

This webinar is designed for philanthropists, grant-makers, advisors, and influencers in the philanthropy sector looking to explore the role of funding in advancing sustainable consumption and climate action.

 

Secure your spot

Register here to secure your spot and get ready for an inspiring session on how philanthropy can lead the charge towards sustainable living.