The HERO Fund develops and runs programmes that contribute to mitigating climate change, protecting and restoring the natural environment, and strengthening resilient communities through training, capacity building, networking, and professional development.
Photo: Melati Wijsen (Indonesia / Netherlands) | Founder of ByeBye Plastics & Youthtopia
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What We Do
We develop and implement programmes called Circles that contribute to mitigating climate change, protecting and restoring the natural environment, and strengthening resilient communities.
We design and run programmes in the fields of climate change mitigation, protecting and restoring the natural environment, and strengthening resilient communities, bringing together leaders with a proven track record on one of these topics, to work with them, accelerate their work, and coordinate around shared opportunities.
We provide structured training, tools, a network of partners and learning formats to advance environmental and climate-related activities.
We facilitate collaborative learning through shared sessions, programme workshops, and a knowledge hub.
Our programmes contribute to increasing public understanding, participation, and engagement in climate and environmental issues.
Photo: Samela Sateré-Mawé (Brazil) | Led the efforts to win the “Marco Temporal” court case in favor of Indigenous Land Rights.
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The HERO Circles (Programmes)
The HERO Fund runs thematic year-long programmes called Circles. Each Circle focuses on a specific topic, such as nature protection or sustainable food systems, and brings together a small group of leaders and experts who work on that topic.
• Engages in structured sessions, training, and shared strategy development.
• Carries out climate mitigation, nature restoration and community resilience strengthening activities on behalf of the Stichting as part of the programme.
• Contributes insights, lessons, and progress updates that feed into the Stichting’s broader learning community.
• Participates in peer-to-peer exchanges, collective workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
Circles strengthen collaboration, accelerate practical progress, and allow to accelerate climate work.
Photo: Franziska Pausch (Germany) | Marine Biologist & Co-Founder Scientists4Future
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Our Impact Areas
The HERO Fund develops and runs programmes within four main areas:
Programmes contributing to fair, effective, and inclusive climate solutions, including energy transition, climate adaptation, and community resilience.
Programmes addressing biodiversity, ecosystem protection, and access to healthy natural environments.
Programmes promoting regenerative agriculture, sustainable production, and responsible consumption.
Programmes that strengthen environmental governance, access to justice, and public engagement in environmental decision-making.
Photo: Charlotte Howell (United Kingdom) | Co-Director of Parents for Future UK
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Governance
The HERO Fund board ensures transparent decision-making, sound governance, and alignment with our public-benefit mission.
Remuneration Policy
The board serves on a voluntary basis and receives no remuneration. Possible travel and accommodation costs are reimbursed, based on actual costs incurred.
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