THE PROBLEM

Our oceans are suffering

​Too hot to turn

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

​Fried and stratified

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

​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. 

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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.

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​>$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

Regeneration in Seas and Soils

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

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

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.

Food Security

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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.

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. 

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

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

ECOSYSTEM BREAKDOWN
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TOXIC
​ POLLUTION

RUNAWAY WARMING​

Your planet: a chance
to invest in its future.

Volunteer

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

​Invest

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

Donate

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

​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.

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​Collaborators

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

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Coverage

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

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OUR MISSION

From footprints to handprints.

Food Security

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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.

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. 

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.