Carbon180 is dedicated to addressing climate change by focusing on carbon removal solutions. Unlike traditional climate action, which emphasizes reducing emissions, Carbon180 advocates for technologies and practices that actively remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The organization works with scientists, policymakers, and businesses to accelerate the development and deployment of various carbon removal approaches, including direct air capture, soil carbon sequestration, and reforestation. By advancing these solutions, Carbon180 aims to help achieve net-zero emissions and eventually draw down atmospheric carbon levels, contributing to long-term climate stability.

A key part of Carbon180's mission is shaping policies that support a robust carbon removal economy. The organization plays a significant role in educating lawmakers and advocating for legislation that funds research, incentivizes innovation, and creates standards for carbon removal methods. In addition to its policy work, Carbon180 collaborates with industries to explore how carbon removal can be integrated into their operations. By promoting both natural and technological solutions, the organization envisions a future where carbon removal is an essential tool in the fight against climate change, helping to restore the balance of carbon in the atmosphere and mitigate the impacts of global warming.

Founded by renowned marine biologist Dr. Sylvia Earle, Mission Blue is a global initiative focused on protecting the world’s oceans by creating a worldwide network of marine protected areas called "Hope Spots,"(critical regions of the ocean that are scientifically identified as vital to marine biodiversity and overall health). Through partnerships with environmental organizations like Harmony Playground, corporate sponsors, governments and local communities, Mission Blue works to safeguard these areas from overfishing, climate change, and pollution.

Mission Blue's Kelp Forest Project is part of a larger effort to protect and restore these vital underwater ecosystems. Kelp forests, which span over 28% of the world's coastlines, are sometimes referred to as the "forests of the sea" due to their importance for biodiversity, climate stability, and coastal protection. These ecosystems are critical as they sequester carbon, produce oxygen, and support thousands of marine species, making them one of the most biodiverse environments on the planet.

These ocean forests are disappearing four times faster than terrestrial rainforests due to climate change, pollution, and overfishing. To combat this, Harmony Playground is partnering with Mission Blue in collaboration with scientists, local communities, and policymakers to promote kelp forest restoration through initiatives that blend exploration, scientific research, and education.

Eden Projects is dedicated to large-scale landscape restoration and community development initiatives around the globe. Targeting interconnected challenges of climate change, ecosystem degradation, and poverty, the organization collaborates with local communities and stakeholders​ to implement standards-based initiatives aimed at rehabilitating ecosystems, with a focus on planting trees and restoring habitats. The organization currently manages over 2 million hectares of land across six countries​.

In partnership with local governments, NGOs, and corporations, Eden Projects emphasizes building resilience within communities by providing sustainable employment opportunities and supporting local economies. This approach not only aids environmental recovery but also alleviates extreme poverty in underserved regions​.

AquaVerde’s Yorenka Tasorentsi Reforestation Project focuses on restoring the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, particularly in the Acre region. The initiative, led by Benki Piyãko of the Ashaninka people, aims to reforest degraded land and enhance biodiversity by planting native species, including fruit and medicinal trees. The goal is to plant 10 million trees over a decade, starting with a pilot of 50,000 trees. The project emphasizes agroforestry training, creating sustainable livelihoods, and integrating both indigenous and non-indigenous communities.

The project also has broader ecological, social, and economic goals: seeking to restore river health, reduce pollution, and offer sustainable income sources through agroforestry, fish farming, and beekeeping. The initiative fosters cultural exchange and environmental education by providing agroforestry training and creating sustainable jobs for local communities, including opportunities for young people at risk of poverty and social marginalization.

The Yorenka Tasorentsi initiative also serves as a model for sustainable land management and a hub for cultural education, promoting traditional Ashaninka practices while integrating modern techniques for forest conservation.

Founded in 1999, Waterkeeper Alliance’s mission is rooted in the belief that water is a basic human right, and they actively use legal tools like the Clean Water Act to combat pollution threats globally​.

Waterkeeper Alliance leads a network of over 300 Waterkeeper groups worldwide, all committed to protecting clean water and healthy ecosystems. The alliance safeguards rivers, lakes, and coastal waterways, ensuring that communities have access to drinkable, fishable, and swimmable water. Waterkeeper organizations work at the grassroots level, patrolling local waterways, advocating for stronger environmental laws, and holding polluters accountable. They are also involved in larger environmental campaigns, such as climate change, clean energy, and pollution from industrial agriculture​. They also work closely with the United Nations to support the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly related to water security and environmental sustainability.​

      

Defenders of Wildlife is a U.S.-based organization focused on the protection and restoration of imperiled species and their habitats. Their mission emphasizes the conservation of North American biodiversity, working to prevent species from becoming endangered, protecting those already at risk, and restoring vulnerable species to healthier populations.

The organization’s efforts include advocacy, litigation, and on-the-ground conservation. This includes promoting coexistence between wildlife and humans, addressing climate change impacts on wildlife, combating invasive species, and protecting critical habitats such as wetlands, forests, and coastal areas. They also work internationally to combat wildlife trafficking and illegal trade.

Their Center for Conservation Innovation focuses on leveraging technology and science for wildlife conservation, aiming to create durable protections and push for stronger implementation of existing laws like the Endangered Species Act.