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Who Says You Can’t Solve Climate Change?

At The Rockefeller Foundation, we believe you can make the world better with big bets. That's why we're building a community that brings together emerging leaders with bold solutions for reversing climate change, and empowering them to turn those ideas into reality.

Join us.

If you’re passionate about combating climate change and eager to be part of a dynamic community of emerging leaders working on bold solutions, we’re building a community for you.

  • Be part of a community making transformative change
  • Get access to exclusive resources and support to develop your big bet
  • Accelerate progress on global challenges and shape a better future

Joining the Big Bets Community is free. As a member, you will receive a newsletter at the end of each month with exclusive resources and opportunities. Take a look at our November member spotlight below and check out all the spotlights on our YouTube page.

Community Member Spotlight

Syed Jazib Ali

Meet Syed, founder of Mudland Studio and a Big Bets changemaker who uses storytelling to center Indigenous knowledge and reimagine climate solutions. His big bet? That real change starts with those most affected. Watch the video here →

Are you ready to be a part of the climate solution?

Join the Big Bets Community if:

  • You are an optimist. You don't get consumed by today's cynicism.

  • You think bigger. You focus on what it takes to boldly solve problems.

  • You find fresh, innovative solutions, even ones that are risky.

  • You recruit and retain committed partners, however unlikely they may be.

  • You fiercely learn and persist.

Step Into Your Next Big Bet

The Big Bets Fellowship is a four-month leadership program for emerging leaders at a pivotal moment, designed to accelerate bold action on the world’s toughest challenges — now expanding in 2025 to cohorts in the Asia-Pacific and the United States.

Learn about Big Bets Fellowships
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