named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
AI & Climate Accelerator
Non-equity accelerator program supporting early-stage AI-driven climate and nature startups with grants, mentorship, and global networking opportunities.
Grant Program
Provides non-dilutive grants to launch digital climate tools, expand climate communities, and scale on-the-ground environmental impact across multiple countries.
Green Accountability Technology Accelerator
6-month virtual accelerator co-led with the World Bank to scale tech solutions enhancing transparency, accountability, and community oversight in climate finance.
Research & Reports
Produces market analyses, frameworks (e.g., ACT-D, dMRV), and buyer guides on nature tech, carbon credit quality, and digital infrastructure for carbon removal.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Corporate Climate Accountability Initiatives 2 activities
- Research to advance digital solutions for carbon markets and biodiversityConducts collaborative research to improve trust and transparency in voluntary carbon markets by co-developing a buyer-focused, data-driven due diligence framework for carbon credits. Works with partners to build the “nature tech” sector by creating digital tools and frameworks that help companies address biodiversity loss.
- Scaling technology for climate finance transparencyTests and scales technology solutions to improve transparency, accountability, and community participation in climate finance, including through accelerator-supported innovations and open-source tools developed by grantees.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- AI literacy and skills training for sustainability leadersImplements the AI Literacy for Earth program and other cohort-based training initiatives to equip nonprofits, civic leaders, and sustainability changemakers with practical AI tools, skills, and confidence to use AI responsibly and shape its development for environmental outcomes.
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Climate Change Public Awareness & Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy for digital technology in environmental resilienceAdvocates for the use of digital technology—including AI and web3 systems—to enhance environmental stability and strengthen community resilience to climate change.
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Startup Acceleration & Business Growth Support 1 activity
- Capacity building for AI and digital climate solutionsRuns accelerator programs—including the AI x Climate Accelerator, AI x Nature Accelerator, and AI x Green CIVIC Tech Accelerator—that provide catalytic funding, mentorship, and global connections to innovators using AI and digital tools for climate and nature challenges. These non-dilutive programs support entrepreneurs and grassroots organizations in developing open-source, community-based tools and scaling climate solutions such as solar optimization and flood forecasting.
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Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 1 activity
- Co-hosting global summits on AI for climate and natureCo-hosts the annual AI Explorers Summit with Conservation International, UNDP, and TechChange to set strategic priorities and shape global commitments on responsible AI applications for climate and nature.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Grantmaking to support climate innovationProvides non-dilutive catalytic grants ranging from $20,000 to $50,000 to early-stage climate entrepreneurs and projects globally, supporting the launch of digital climate tools such as carbon bridges, MRV platforms, and climate finance protocols. Has distributed over $4 million in grants to more than 75 projects across 13–25 countries, unlocking $185 million in follow-on venture funding and $10 million in additional philanthropic investment.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$454K
Contributions & grants$453K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$990K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$774K
Grants paid out$90K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$682K
Cash$682K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$679K
Liquid reserves8.3 mo
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue -62.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNA LERNER NESBITT | CEO | 40 | $316K |
| JONATHAN RYAN NESBITT | CFO & TREASURER | 20 | $124K |
board members · 3
- CLIFFORD BERNSTEIN — BOARD MEMBER
- ERIC HANSON — BOARD MEMBER
- MARIA ALEGRE RIBAS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- AgriG8 Partner — Portfolio team in the 2025 AI Climate Accelerator cohort focused on AI-driven pest detection for African farmers.
- Asoba Partner — Portfolio team in the 2025 AI Climate Accelerator cohort developing AI-powered grid forecasting.
- CIVIC: The Civil Society and Social Innovation Alliance Partner — Long-term partner in pioneering an online training program for changemakers and sustainability leaders.
- CIVIC: The Civil Society and Social Innovation Alliance Partner — Partnered to deliver the AI x Green CIVIC Tech Accelerator, equipping grassroots organizations with AI tools.
- Carbon Business Council Partner — Co-authored a report outlining digital infrastructure needs for scaling carbon dioxide removal.
- Conservation International Partner — Co-hosts the AI Explorers Summit with Climate Collective Inc.
- Farmer LifeLine Partner — Portfolio team in the 2025 AI Climate Accelerator cohort providing AI-enabled financial insights for smallholder rice farmers.
- Future Planet Capital Partner — Portfolio team in the 2025 AI Climate Accelerator cohort transforming climate data into corporate solutions.
- ICE Solar Partner — Portfolio team in the 2025 AI Climate Accelerator cohort delivering solar energy via micro-utilities in Nigeria.
- KPMG Partner — Collaborated to develop frameworks for corporate integration of nature tech.
- Klarna Funder — Sponsors the AI Explorers Summit.
- LinkedIn Network — Organization is present on LinkedIn as a platform for connection and collaboration.
- Materia Chem Partner — Portfolio team in the 2025 AI Climate Accelerator cohort advancing sustainable materials innovation with AI.
- Medium Network — Organization publishes content on Medium to share insights and updates.
- Milkywire Funder — Sponsors the AI Explorers Summit.
- Nature4Climate Partner — Collaborated to build the "nature tech" sector and equip companies with digital sustainability tools.
- NeuralWatt Partner — Portfolio team in the 2025 AI Climate Accelerator cohort optimizing datacenter energy efficiency.
- RMI Partner — Co-developed a buyer-focused framework for carbon credit data quality.
- Salesforce.org Government — Former Senior Director of Global Impact Data Strategy at Salesforce.org is listed as an advisor.
- Serena Partner — Collaborated to advance the "nature tech" sector for corporate sustainability.
- TechChange Partner — Co-hosts the AI Explorers Summit with Climate Collective Inc.
- TierraSphere Partner — Portfolio team in the 2025 AI Climate Accelerator cohort enhancing agriculture with carbon removal and nature-based solutions.
- True Flood Risk Partner — Portfolio team in the 2025 AI Climate Accelerator cohort building AI-powered climate and property risk assessment models.
- Twitter Network — Organization maintains a presence on Twitter for outreach and engagement.
- UNDP Partner — Co-hosts the AI Explorers Summit with Climate Collective Inc.
- World Bank’s Global Partnership for Social Accountability (GPSA) Partner — Collaborates with Climate Collective to launch and run the Green Accountability Technology Accelerator.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Catalytic Collaboration for Systemic Changemethodology: catalytic_collaborationBy convening cross-sector actors, building capacity, and backing underrepresented innovators, systemic change in climate and nature technology innovation is achieved because diverse, coordinated action amplifies impact beyond what isolated efforts can accomplish.
- Equity-First Innovation through Non-Dilutive Supportmethodology: equity-free_AI_accelerationBy providing non-dilutive funding and equity-free acceleration, underrepresented climate tech founders can develop AI-first solutions without sacrificing ownership, because reducing financial and structural barriers increases participation and innovation diversity in high-impact climate areas.
- Indigenous-Led Governance for Equitable Environmental Marketsmethodology: Indigenous-led governanceBy centering Indigenous Data Sovereignty, FPIC, and community-led governance, environmental markets become more equitable and effective because local stewardship ensures culturally appropriate, sustainable, and accountable outcomes.
- Standardized Data for Accountability and Impact Verificationmethodology: data package frameworkBy applying frameworks like ACT-D and standardized data packages, companies improve environmental reporting and carbon credit quality because consistent, verified metrics enable transparency, comparability, and trust in climate outcomes.
- Technology-Enabled Capacity Buildingmethodology: ai_literacy_for_sustainabilityBy combining AI literacy programs, specialized tool access, and innovation networks, organizations achieve sustainability outcomes at scale because technology fluency and connectivity enable more effective climate and nature interventions.