The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges
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Founded Since 2000
Company Description
Born out of the need for transitioning to a low-carbon economy
About us
The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges is a Norwegian trust that funds communication projects which mitigate anthropogenic climate change.
The foundation welcomes applications from all over the world. The board grants support to the projects they believe have the greatest impact on influencing opinion and increasing political support for cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Our History
Peter Opsvik’s family-owned company donated one third of its shares to The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges. The foundation supports communication projects that contribute to mitigating human-made global warming.
The foundation’s first grant is awarded. The project seeks to raise awareness of climate change in Russia.
Awarded grants surpass 10 million NOK in total. The project portfolio includes start funding to a new NGO called 350.org, work to include migrant communities in climate action, and ground-breaking analysis of equity in climate policy.
The Foundation sells its shares in Peter Opsvik AS and decides to make its entire asset base available for grantmaking during the decisive decade for climate action towards 2030.
Contact Us
You can contact us by sending an email to the secretary of the board, Mr Tore Brænd, at tore.braend@minor-foundation.no
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