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According to UNESCO (2023), the annual financing gap in education funding from 2023 to 2030 in low—and lower-middle-income countries is estimated at USD 97 billion. Philanthropy is an important force in the global education sector. It can be a disruptor to the structures and silos of the global education community, with different ideas, perspectives and networks. It can build bridges and it can support innovation. And often, it can fund where others can’t.
The International Education Funders Group (IEFG) is the largest global network of philanthropic actors funding education. We are all passionately engaged in
local, national and international grant-making within diverse organisations, with differing priorities and individual strategies but a shared belief in the power of education and a shared drive to improve the performance of education systems worldwide.
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Trailer - IEFG Brains in Gear Series on Education Philanthropy and the Climate Crisis
Welcome to the “Brains in Gear” series, or as we like to call it, the BIG series, brought to you by the International Education Funders Group (IEFG).
This podcast is a space for dynamic, timely conversations on varied themes most relevant to the current global landscape in education. This year, we're focusing on a theme that should demand the attention of every education funder: Education Philanthropy and the Climate Crisis.
We will tackle the often unspoken questions that education funders are facing. Can education funders reach their goals without addressing climate? Why has it been so difficult for education philanthropy to step into climate education? How can education funders start integrating a climate lens into their existing portfolios without derailing core priorities? What are the most promising entry points for action?
Throughout the series, you’ll hear from funders, practitioners, and thought leaders who are grappling with these questions in real time. They’ll share what’s working, what’s not, and what’s next.
So whether you're an education funder looking to understand where climate fits into your mission, a climate funder curious about how education can support your goals, or simply someone eager to better understand how philanthropy is evolving in the face of the climate crisis, this podcast is for you.
Get your Brains in Gear, and join us as we navigate one of the most important conversations in global education today.
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