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the scoop on our latest round of climate and environmental grant making

WTW Day of Action in London courtesy of Uplift. Credit Mark Thomas.

The music industry has long been a powerful force for cultural change, and once again it's playing a pivotal role in the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss. EarthPercent are proud to announce we’ve completed the latest round of grants, using money raised from harnessing the power of music, aimed at accelerating climate action and environmental justice.

In July 2024, EarthPercent’s Expert Advisory Panels awarded a total of £200,000 in continuation grants to their existing grant partners. This funding initiative is part of EarthPercent’s commitment to fostering long-term partnerships that can generate lasting, meaningful impact for the planet and its communities.

“We believe in the power of music to inspire change,” said Cathy Runciman (EarthPercent Co-Executive Director). “By providing ongoing and flexible support to organizations on the frontlines of environmental action, we hope to drive substantial progress in the urgent fight to secure the future of our planet.”

Supporting a Just Transition and Protecting Nature

Recognizing the need for a timely but just transition to more sustainable forms of energy, we’ve allocated funding to organizations holding governments, the oil industry and the media to account. This includes:

  • £20,000 to Uplift for their work in accelerating the UK’s transition to a fossil-free energy system in a socially just manner.

  • £15,000 to Critical Frequency Network, a podcast network focused on environmental storytelling that centers underrepresented voices.

In the realm of nature conservation, EarthPercent has supported efforts to protect the planet's vital ecosystems with:

  • £10,000 to The Ocean and Us for their work in protect our oceans from the threat of deep sea mining.

  • £15,000 to Cool Earth, which partners with rainforest communities to halt deforestation and its slow its impact on climate change.

Cool Earth in Papua New Guinea. Credit Lauren Howard.

Advancing Climate Justice and Legal Advocacy

Climate justice and the enforcement of environmental laws are also at the forefront of EarthPercent’s mission. To this end, grants have been awarded to:

  • £25,000 to Youth Climate Justice Fund, which empowers young activists worldwide to lead climate justice campaigns.

  • £20,000 to Global Greengrants Fund UK, which provides small grants to grassroots organizations working on environmental justice issues.

Legal and policy change are crucial in holding corporations and governments accountable. EarthPercent continues to support:

  • £25,000 to ClientEarth, an organization using the power of law to protect the environment and tackle climate change.

Investing in a Greener Future

A significant portion of the grants is dedicated to initiatives that focus on "Greening Music," ensuring that the music industry itself becomes a leader in sustainability. EarthPercent awarded:

  • £15,000 to A Greener Future to support their work in reducing the carbon footprint of music events.

  • £15,000 to Julie's Bicycle, an organization renowned for its efforts to make the arts and creative industries more environmentally sustainable.

  • £10,000 to LIVE Green helping their mission to transform the live music industry into a model of sustainability.

  • £20,000 to Music Declares Emergency, a movement uniting artists, fans and the wider industry to declare a climate emergency and act accordingly.

  • £10,000 to Vision 2025, which works towards a sustainable future for the UK’s festival industry.

We hope our latest round of grants underscores the critical role that the music industry can play in addressing the climate crisis. By funding these diverse initiatives, EarthPercent is not just supporting individual organizations but is also setting a precedent for how the music industry can be a catalyst for global environmental change.

This is just the beginning. We invite everyone in the music industry to join us in this mission to protect our planet and ensure a sustainable future for all. We hope that more artists, music companies, and fans will rally behind this cause, turning the beat of music into a drumbeat for climate action.

Earth Percent