About GAEA
Inspired by the Greek goddess of the Earth, GAEA aims to accelerate catalytic action for a climate and nature positive future.
The challenge
Climate and nature action is unfolding in a more fragmented and volatile global context, shaped by geopolitical tension, fiscal pressure and rising inequality.
At the same time, new pools of catalytic capital are emerging: global giving is approaching USD 1 trillion, the impact investing market has surpassed USD 1.5 trillion, and an estimated USD 80 trillion in wealth is expected to transfer to new stewards in the years ahead.
Defining the Catalyst
The term catalyst is more often associated with a chemical reaction, where a small input sets much larger forces in motion.
Lending from that idea, catalytic actors work in a similar way: they provide the initial push of capital, expertise or credibility that gets a market moving and attracts much larger investment flows that would not have happened otherwise.
Who are Catalysts?
Catalytic actors include foundations, development finance institutions, philanthropies and impact investors who are uniquely positioned to absorb risk, build markets and unlock capital at scale.
Catalysts community
We identify and engage a dedicated community of catalysts, activating impact investors, UHNWIs, philanthropies, family offices and other champions of climate and nature-positive action.
Intelligence and insights
Developing reports, analysis, and policy briefs to provide evidence-based insights for decision-makers and equip “Catalysts” with market-relevant information.
Big Bets
Connect Catalysts to high-potential Forum initiatives and partnerships, helping align expertise, capital and influence around opportunities with multiplier effects.
GAEA Awards / Lighthouses
Identify and elevate proven partnership models, helping promote replication and scale across climate- and nature-positive solutions.