THE PROBLEM

Our oceans are suffering -
​so are those who depend on them

​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.

​WHAT WE DO

We're regenerating the world's oceans with sustainable and scalable nature-based solutions.

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.

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The Climate Foundation’s Brian von Herzen (right) explains Marine Permaculture in the award-winning film 2040

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Restores alkalinity

​cost pmsq when marine permaculture is fully scaled

Restores fish stocks

There are 200m sq km of ocean available for Marine Permaculture

Supports farmers

There are 200m sq km of ocean available for Marine Permaculture

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.

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CORALS

Coral (un)bleaching​

Our work helping to restore overturning circulation also helps coral reefs, reversing widespread coral bleaching by cooling them.

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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.

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We want to turn footprints into handprints.
​Our goals are to scale our solutions to provide food security, ensure ecosystem survive and carbon balance that we fix carbon from the atmosphere.

Dr Brian Von Herzen

Founder

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

RECOGNITION

We've been around for a long time, we've partnered and built relationships

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

Drawdown

Featured in the book Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming.

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Awards

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

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Coverage

Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Blue Economy Challenge.

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Collaborators

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