Revive & Restore is proud to announce our new Biotech for Climate Resilience Fund. The first of its kind, this $2M pioneering initiative will support the application of cutting-edge biotechnology tools to aid climate adaptation and mitigation in marine ecosystems.
Our first funding call is open: we invite letters of intent.
Tackling Twin Crises
The twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change have created a devastating feedback loop. As rising temperatures push species toward extinction and degrade critical habitats, ecosystems lose their capacity to buffer climate impacts and support human communities. The result? Both natural systems and human societies become increasingly vulnerable to accelerating climate risks.
Our new fund aims to break this destructive cycle by applying advanced genetic rescue technologies to marine species and ecosystems that are either critically impacted by climate change or essential for nature-based climate solutions.
Innovation Meets Impact
Our vision is to demonstrate biotechnology’s value for climate solutions through innovative use cases. We encourage high-risk, high-reward proposals that help strengthen the adaptive capacity of species, ecosystems, and/or communities on the frontlines of climate change, or that advance the efficacy and scale of nature-based climate interventions.
The initiative will leverage Revive & Restore’s proven Genetic Rescue Toolkit, including genomic sequencing, biobanking, cell culture, advanced reproductive technologies, and genetic engineering. Over the past five years, our Advanced Coral Toolkit program has demonstrated the transformative potential of these technologies for coral reefs confronting climate-induced threats. Building on this proven success, we are now extending this comprehensive approach to additional critical marine species and ecosystems. We’re particularly excited about projects focusing on:
- Marine Microbes: Through their critical roles in biogeochemical cycling and ecosystem health, marine microorganisms offer untapped potential for climate solutions.
- Blue Carbon Ecosystems: Coastal powerhouses like mangroves, seagrass beds, and kelp forests are among nature’s most efficient carbon capture systems. Biotechnology can enhance their natural potential while improving their resilience to climate stressors.
A Call for Bold Solutions
We’re seeking proposals that showcase biotechnology’s transformative potential for climate adaptation and mitigation. Priority will go to projects with clear pathways from research to real-world application, meaningful collaboration with restoration practitioners, and innovative use of biotechnology tools.
Funding is available for projects ranging from $50,000 to $400,000 USD over one to two years.
Nature’s Resilience, Our Future
Biodiversity is critically important in ecological processes that support carbon capture and storage. By enhancing the resilience of species and ecosystems that play these vital roles, we can simultaneously preserve biodiversity and strengthen nature-based approaches to climate change mitigation.
The disappearance of keystone species and destruction of vital ecosystems undermines the natural infrastructure upon which billions depend for food security, disaster protection, and economic stability. The Biotech for Climate Resilience Fund represents our commitment to restoring nature’s resilience and securing a livable future for all species—including ours.
