Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change
Five Years In, How Has The Bezos Earth Fund Used Its Billions? Ep192: Dr. Andrew Steer
Jan 15, 2025
Dr. Andrew Steer, President and CEO of the Bezos Earth Fund, shares insights on leveraging $10 billion to combat climate change effectively. He discusses the balance between funding large NGOs and innovative startups, emphasizing collaboration. The conversation highlights initiatives like electrifying school buses and the significance of alternative proteins for sustainable agriculture. Steer reflects on navigating carbon markets and the importance of transparency and accountability in climate efforts, stressing the urgent need for a new mindset in the environmental movement.
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Quick takeaways
- The Bezos Earth Fund aims to effectively allocate $10 billion by 2030, focusing on impactful investments in climate change and biodiversity.
- Empowerment of grassroots organizations is prioritized to enhance resilient, self-sustaining projects without creating dependency on continuous funding.
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The $10 Billion Commitment and Its Aspirations
Jeff Bezos committed $10 billion to address climate change and biodiversity through his Earth Fund, which aims to be fully disbursed by 2030. The fund is designed to make impactful investments in climate and nature over a decisive decade, with a focus on low-carbon infrastructure and sustainable agricultural practices. As of 2025, roughly $2.5 billion has been allocated, with plans to scale up disbursements to maximize influence and results. The expectation is that by 2030, climate action will be integrated into broader societal practices rather than being viewed as a separate effort.
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