Our Approach

Our world faces multiple tipping points, and decarbonization is essential for the health of people and the planet. Meeting this moment requires a multi-faceted approach that promotes innovation, builds infrastructure and fosters broad-based leadership.

While the climate crisis poses an existential challenge, climate solutions present an unprecedented opportunity for sustainable and inclusive growth.

At Three Cairns Group, we are working to deliver resources that make the greatest impact, especially in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs) – supporting policies that open doors and advancing equitable solutions that share results across communities. 

From local empowerment to global impact, we invest in initiatives with the potential to scale and achieve lasting, equitable progress.

Our Work

At Three Cairns, we strive to advance and evolve our work to meet our planet’s needs and improve people’s lives. We employ a number of approaches to make change:

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We identify critical gaps, clarify needs, convene partners and test and scale solutions.

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We provide capital investment in early-stage companies with transformative products and services and climate-focused funds.

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We support the talent, research, policies and initiatives necessary for bold climate action.