Klarna Al for Climate Resilience Program

The Klarna AI for Climate Resilience Program is a new initiative aimed at supporting pioneering projects that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) for climate adaptation in underserved, climate-vulnerable regions.

📝 About Klarna AI for Climate Resilience Program

This program backs projects that help local communities adapt to a changing climate and build long-term resilience. Examples include:

• Strengthening food security
• Enhancing health systems
• Building coastal resilience in regions particularly vulnerable to climate impacts

Opportunity Details

• Date Published: July 28, 2025
• Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
• Category: Grants

💰 Benefits of the Program

Selected projects will receive:

• Grants of up to $300,000
• Access to a support network of mentors, training, and a community of practice

✅ Program Requirements

Proposals are invited from organizations working to reduce the vulnerability of local communities to climate-related risks in low- and middle-income countries. Key requirements include:

• Use of AI: Projects must demonstrate a clear use case for AI, a pathway to local ownership, and a commitment to responsible, collaborative innovation.
• Early-stage ideas: Teams needing support to refine technical details or implementation plans are welcome.
• Strategic alignment: The proposal addresses a concrete climate-impact challenge in line with the program's focus.
• Implementation-focused: Teams must adapt, localize, scale, or deploy a concrete solution (no "research-only" projects).
• Geographic focus: Projects must support underserved, climate-vulnerable communities in low- and middle-income countries.
• Public-benefit purpose: Outcomes must primarily serve the public interest with tangible social and environmental benefits. For-profit entities must demonstrate alignment with public-benefit goals and equitable outcomes for local communities.

📊 Evaluation Criteria

Projects will be assessed based on the following criteria:

1. Impact and Equity Potential: Reduction in climate-related vulnerability with clear benefits for underserved groups (e.g., women, youth, Indigenous peoples).
2. Local Relevance and Ownership: Co-designed initiatives with local stakeholders, ensuring local governance, equitable intellectual property arrangements, and long-term maintenance.
3. Technical and Adoption Readiness: Robustness of AI tools, scalability, usability, and alignment with local capacity.
4. Risk Mitigation and Safeguards: Strategies to address biases in AI, transparency, and prevention of unintended consequences.
5. Team Capacity and Partnerships: Competence, track record, and clarity of roles and responsibilities.
6. Catalytic Effect: Pathways for replication, scalability, or policy uptake to extend benefits beyond the initial site.
7. Longevity: Plans for long-term implementation and capacity building beyond the project period.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
• How to Apply: Visit the application portal for details and submit your application via the Google Form.

🌟 Contact Information

For further inquiries, visit the Klarna AI for Climate Resilience Program website.

This program is an excellent opportunity for organizations leveraging AI to address climate challenges and support vulnerable communities. Apply now to make a meaningful impact!

• Grants of up to $300,000 will be awarded to selected projects.
• Access to a support network of mentors, training, and community of practice.