Climate Bridges
Building Bridges for Climate, People and Nature
Our approach
The future belongs to bridge builders. We can no longer afford a fractured world. Through radical collaboration and new ways of seeing, being and doing, we can work together as One team — One Crew — for the One planet we all share. By unlocking the power of collective action, we can address the climate and planetary crises, and enhance resilience for the most vulnerable.
We unite and act, going beyond egos, logos and institutional boundaries — beyond all divides — to build bridges across three core priorities: transforming food systems, advancing a well‑being economy founded in peace, and nurturing leadership through mentoring and community learning.
This is not only about what we do but also how we do it, being One with the Earth, caring for each other and caring for the planet, every day.
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Climate Bridges is an official 1% for the Planet Environmental Partner.
+300 Partners
+1.2 Million CHF
Leveraged funds
+150 Members
+15 Initiatives
Shaping The Future
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Food Systems Transformation
For decades, the industrial food model has eroded planetary health and human well-being. Climate Bridges advocates for a holistic shift: the adoption of agroecology, unlocking triple wins for climate, people and nature. We can start with local projects, build bridges to regional programs, and together aim for global transformation. Agroecology is not a niche alternative, but rather a transformative approach that regenerates ecosystems, restores soil health, and builds resilient communities that produce nutrient-rich food systems ready to thrive in a changing climate. Local, organic, “real food”, produced equitably, is our model. We are co-creating several Initiatives towards these goals — read further to explore our Initiatives!
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Leadership & Mentoring
When women lead, communities thrive. As pioneers of climate solutions and champions of resilience, their full participation is key to systemic transformation.
Through our partnership with the International Gender Champions, we engage leaders committed to advancing gender equality and climate action. At the same time, Be One Mentoring empowers women and aspiring leaders through intergenerational exchange, practical tools, and strong networks — an all-rounded approach that equips the next generation to thrive in sustainability while maintaining balance and wellbeing. -

Well-being Economy
On climate finance, we convene leaders, civil society, and experts to push for stronger regulation and alignment with the Paris Agreement.
Locally, we led three multi-stakeholder dialogues with over 400 participants from 30 partner organizations, building bridges between financial executives, policymakers, and climate activists. We also amplified women’s voices through an open letter signed by more than 200 leaders across Switzerland. Globally, we brought this momentum to COP29 in Baku, sharing policy resources and hosting a Circle of Trust for women and youth from the Global South—strengthening collaboration and impact on finance outcomes.
“As for the future, your task is not to foresee it, but to enable it.”
— Antoine de St-Exupéry