Frank van der Most
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Field data app developer, with an interest in funding and finance
This list is regularly ( but not often ;-) updated list of crowdfunding sites that focus on nature conservation, climate and/or environment.
Please note:
- The platforms have different access levels for people seeking grants or investments. Some are open for everybody, some require a recommendation, and for some it is completely unclear how one gets registered. (They find you, but that does not mean you can not help them find you.)
- Some include a vetting process. Others do not.
- For more background, see the crowdfunding section of the article on funding options for nature conservation
- There are plenty of other crowdfunding platforms out there that do particularly focus on nature conservation but are open to the topic. For scientific projects, see experiment.
- If you know of a crowdfunding platform or market place that should be listed here, then please leave a comment or send me a message.
- See also the list of funding and finance databases.
| Website | Owner | Focus | Notes |
| EarthShare | EarthShare | Nature conservation and environment | Non-profits can apply for free and will be vetted. |
| explorer.land | OpenForests | map based projects such as ecosystem restoration, regenerative agriculture, and coastal conservation | Fund and investment seekers who want to present their project can register for free. Additional services available for a fee |
| One Earth | One Earth | Climate and biodiversity | It is unclear to me how fund/investment seekers end up being vetted and included. |
| Nature Invest | Nature Invest | Nature conservation, climate, environment | Young ( 2023 ) Brazil-based and Brazil-focused platform. where NGOs and other actors can launch their crowdfunding campaign |
| www.onepercentfortheplanet.org | 1% for the Planet | Nature conservation and environment | One needs to be recommended by a funder/investor who is a member of 1% for the Planet |
| Restor foundation | Fund and investment seekers who want to present their project can register for free. | |
| Wild Tech Alliance | Wild Tech Alliance | Technology for wildlife conservation | Recenly ( ±2025 ) started. The only crowdfunding platform that we know of directly addressing technology for nature conservation |
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