Harnessing cutting-edge biotechnology to strengthen marine ecosystems and accelerate nature-based climate solutions
- Size of Fund: $4M
- Funding Range: $50K – $400K
- Project Duration: 1-2 Years
- Ecosystem Priority: Marine Focus (non-coral)
Climate Resilience Fund
About the Fund
Advanced Biotechnology
Projects leverage genomic sequencing, genetic engineering, cell culture, and other cutting-edge tools from the Genetic Rescue Toolkit to address climate challenges in marine environments.
Marine Innovation
Projects focus on marine ecosystems where biotechnology can make the greatest impact—from tiny microorganisms to vast blue carbon ecosystems like kelp forests and mangroves.
Real-World Impact
Projects prioritize clear pathways from research to application, emphasizing collaboration with restoration practitioners and resource managers.
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Breaking the Crisis Cycle
Biodiversity loss and climate change create a devastating feedback loop. As rising temperatures push marine species toward extinction and degrade critical ocean habitats, ecosystems lose their capacity to buffer climate impacts. The time for innovative solutions is now.
Our mission: Use biotechnology to simultaneously preserve marine biodiversity and strengthen nature-based climate solutions, restoring ocean resilience for a livable future.
Priority Focus Areas
Marine Microbes
Marine microalgae and microorganisms are crucial players in climate mitigation through their roles in biogeochemical cycling and ecosystem health.
Blue Carbon Ecosystems
Coastal and marine ecosystems like mangroves, seagrass beds, salt marshes, and kelp forests represent some of nature’s most efficient carbon capture systems.
