The world is rich in data, but critical solutions remain locked behind structural barriers. For 15 years, the Belmont Forum has mobilized over €300M to fund transdisciplinary science. The Belmont Forum Foundation exists to ensure that this research doesn’t just sit in a journal—it transforms lives.
We aren’t just funding systems; we are dismantling the “ivory tower.” We mandate that scientists, local leaders, and Indigenous knowledge-holders co-design solutions from day one. By investing in the BFF, you are not just funding research; you are de-risking the global economy and securing a resilient Earth.
Empowering Indigenous Peoples to contribute their knowledge, leadership, and innovation to environmental research and sustainable development.
Supporting researchers from Low- and Middle-Income Countries to lead international collaborations and develop locally driven solutions to global challenges.
We support research focused on climate change, biodiversity, sustainability, and global environmental resilience.
Your contribution connects researchers, communities, Indigenous leaders, and decision-makers worldwide.
Funding helps develop new knowledge, leadership capacity, and practical solutions to global challenges.
Research becomes action, strengthening communities and building a more resilient future for people and the planet.
