The effort is led by ClimateWorks Foundation in partnership with Howden Foundation, Laudes Foundation, Quadrature Climate Foundation, and The Rockefeller Foundation. This funding fulfills a $50 million commitment made by philanthropies last year in response to the UN Secretary-General’s Call to Action on Extreme Heat. Initial grants will support efforts to combat extreme heat in urban areas in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa. The A&R Fund reflects the growing momentum from funders to invest in climate resilience, an area that saw over $650 million in funding in 2024. About Quadrature Climate FoundationQuadrature Climate Foundation (QCF) is a charitable foundation working to build a just, equitable, and low-carbon future.