Before disasters strike: Rethinking philanthropy for a changing climate
1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. GMT
Many disaster philanthropy approaches still treat disasters as episodic, isolated events, followed by a clear path to recovery. With climate change driving more frequent, interconnected and prolonged disasters, this model is increasingly difficult to sustain.
How can funders adapt and innovate in an era of continuous climate disruption, evolving from reactive response toward anticipatory and forward-looking strategies?
Join CDP for a conversation on practical strategies for climate-informed giving. We’ll explore how funders can support community-led innovations, strengthen philanthropic partnerships and invest in long-term resilience.
Sharad Aggarwal, CDP Vice President of Fund Management & Coalition Building, will moderate a conversation with the following panelists:
- Scott Onder, Chief Investment and Innovation Officer, Mercy Corps
- Jessica Hitt, Senior Associate Director – Adaptation and Resilience, ClimateWorks Foundation
Promotional support for this webinar will be added as confirmed.
Accessibility
Automatic closed captioning will be available in multiple languages via Zoom.
CDP desires to provide accessible webinars. Please email webinars@disasterphilanthropy.org by July 14 and let us know what accommodation you need to fully participate in the webinar. We will do our best to meet your needs as feasible.
Photo: House submerged in orange, polluted water in Romania, May 2026. (Credit: iuliu illes on Unsplash)