Keeling Curve Prize

Grant Overview

Donor: Global Warming Mitigation Project

About: The Keeling Curve Prize, named after the Keeling Curve graph representing atmospheric CO2 concentration, honors innovative climate solutions. Initiated in 1958 by Charles David Keeling, the prize supports projects reducing greenhouse gases and promoting sustainability. It offers $50,000 each to ten winners annually, fostering growth for climate leaders worldwide. Applicants from over 109 countries, including emerging markets and under-resourced communities, undergo a rigorous review process. Winners are selected based on their potential to achieve meaningful emissions reductions. The prize is more than a financial award; it accelerates impactful climate solutions and encourages global adoption.

Focus: Carbon Sinks, Energy, Finance, Social & Cultural Pathways, Transport & Mobility

Region: Global

Eligibility:
-Active projects or programs from anywhere in the world.
-Current, scalable programs demonstrating GHG emissions reductions.
-Applications must be in English and align with one of the prize categories.
-Previous winners can apply with new projects using different methods.

Benefits: $50,000 each for ten winners

Terms:
-Keeling Curve: A graph showing the long-term upward trend of atmospheric CO2 concentration.
-Greenhouse Gases (GHG): Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.
-Carbon Sinks: Natural or engineered systems that capture and store carbon from the atmosphere.
-Decarbonization: The process of reducing carbon dioxide emissions through various methods.