Climate Foundation
  • Home
  • What We Do
    • who we are
  • Volunteer

​ADDING BLUE TO THE GREEN REVOLUTION

Regenerating the oceans


​We need to regenerate our oceans if human civilization is to survive. ​We have designed Marine Permaculture mariculture as a means to regenerate seaweed ecosystems and forest the ocean.

​
THE PROBLEM

Our oceans are suffering

Picture

​Too hot to turn

​A heated ocean fails to circulate water, denying marine life vital nutrients from deep below.
Picture

​Fried and stratified

Seawater stratification – forming into separate ‘stable’ layers – is in fact deeply destabilising to marine ecosystems.
Picture

​The marine furnace

​93% of greenhouse gas emissions end up in the upper ocean, destroying ocean eco-systems.
SOLUTIONS

​What can the Climate Foundation do?

By developing the global seaweed industry sustainably the
Climate Foundation can – supported by you and working with nature –
help to revive our oceans, feed millions and even reverse global warming. 

MARINE PERMACULTURE

​From deforestation
to Seaforestation.

​Seaweed marine forests are foundational ecosystems that support a diverse web of marine life. Warming water temperatures associated with climate change is posing an existential threat to many seaweed forests in tropical waters. In response, the Climate Foundation has pioneered Marine Permaculture, which by stimulating the circulation of nutrient-rich water by natural means, can help regenerate seaweed forests and even bring them offshore, safely and sustainability. This we call Seaforestation.

​>$1

​cost pmsq when marine permaculture is fully scaled

200Mkmsq

There are 200m sq km of ocean available for Marine Permaculture
The Climate Foundation’s Brian von Herzen (right) explains Marine Permaculture in the award-winning film 2040
Learn More About 2040
Picture

Regeneration in Seas and Soils

Picture
BIOCHAR

Making poor ​​soil rich

We work not only at sea but also on land, building ‘Biochar’ reactors for biological charcoal that enriches soil carbon content and improves soil quality.
More on Biochar
Picture
CORALS

Coral (un)bleaching​

Our work helping to restore overturning circulation also helps coral reefs, reversing widespread coral bleaching by cooling them.
More on Corals
Picture
AZOLLA

Amazing Azolla

This tiny plant can remove gigantic amounts of carbon from the atmosphere as well as guaranteeing food security for millions. We’re working to re-harness its astonishing natural energy.
More on Azolla
OUR MISSION

From footprints to handprints.

Picture

Food Security


If deployed at scale, Marine Permaculture mariculture can help provide food security for billions by providing a sustainable supply of seaweeds and fish, while improving terrestrial agriculture by providing the inputs for sustainable biofertilizers and biostimulants.
Picture

Ecosystem Survival

The kelp forest is the most productive ecosystem on the planet. We’re looking to spawn a new Marine Permaculture industry which will enable the sustainable growth of kelp forests and other seaweed habitats around the world in tropical, sub-tropical and temperate waters. 
Picture

Carbon Balance

Nature has always done a fine job of fixing carbon. Our innovations can help re-empower nature to fix, export and store carbon the way it always has done.
OUR MOTIVATION

Coral Reefs: the Canary 
in the Coal-mine.

The Anthropocene epoch – one of mass extinction caused by human beings – is already under way. During the last similar epoch (Permian – more than 250m years ago,) the Earth lost 96% of all marine species and 70% of all land species. And all previous mass extinctions on the planet have been presaged by the ‘canary in the coalmine’: loss of coral reefs. We are now on the cusp of losing coral reefs globally.

92%

Of the extra heat energy from global warming is stored in the oceans

>90%

of natural seaweed forests have been lost off the coast of California and Tasmania

Of the extra heat energy from global warming is stored in the oceans
Picture
ECOSYSTEM BREAKDOWN
​
Picture
TOXIC
​ POLLUTION
Picture
RUNAWAY WARMING​

Your planet: a chance
to invest in its future.

Picture

Volunteer

​Whether you’re a blockchain engineer or a Mailchimp expert, a seaweed specialist or a social-media strategist, we need your help.
Picture

​Invest

​With your investment we can unlock the path to commercial-scale financeable Marine Permaculture regenerative projects. 
Picture

Donate

Your donation can help vanishing ecosystems thrive, help seaweed farmers and fishermen feed their families and sustain growing populations. 
element_settings.Image_30621876.default
Picture

​Regeneration has two meanings. 
It refers to regenerating life on earth. And it refers to a new generation of humanity coming together to reverse global warming.

​Paul Hawken

Environmentalist, entrepreneur, author and activist

​Awards

​Including private grants in 2020 and two successful crowdfunded campaigns in 2019 through the ‘2040’ film and Intrepid Foundation.
Vertical Divider
Picture

Picture

​Collaborators

Other collaborators include the Discovery Channel, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Australian Government. 
Vertical Divider

Coverage

Including private grants in 2020 and two successful crowdfunded campaigns in 2019 through the ‘2040’ film and Intrepid Foundation.
Vertical Divider
Picture

    Be the first to Know.

    Join Our Newsletter

    Name
    Email address

    By joining the newsletter you agree to Climate Foundation’s Privacy Policy
    ​
Subscribe to Newsletter
OUR MISSION

From footprints to handprints.

Picture

Food Security


If deployed at scale, Marine Permaculture mariculture can help provide food security for billions by providing a sustainable supply of seaweeds and fish, while improving terrestrial agriculture by providing the inputs for sustainable biofertilizers and biostimulants.
Picture

Ecosystem Survival

The kelp forest is the most productive ecosystem on the planet. We’re looking to spawn a new Marine Permaculture industry which will enable the sustainable growth of kelp forests and other seaweed habitats around the world in tropical, sub-tropical and temperate waters. 
Picture

Carbon Balance

Nature has always done a fine job of fixing carbon. Our innovations can help re-empower nature to fix, export and store carbon the way it always has done.
Home
Contact Us
Work with us
Find out the latest 
WORKING TO REVERSE GLOBAL WARMING IN OUR LIFETIME
Donate
DAF Donations
Policies  
Financials
Find Out The Latest - Subscribe to Our Newsletter

       
  • Home
  • What We Do
    • who we are
  • Volunteer