Environmental Solutions Forum

The Environmental Solutions Forum began as a four-year social venture fund to increase the impact of environmental education organizations serving Silicon Valley. Launched by the Center for Venture Philanthropy on Earth Day 2003, it pooled the knowledge and resources of local environmental education organizations, philanthropic investors and the Center’s consulting team to enhance citizen knowledge and develop solutions that supported the preservation of our local ecosystem. The fund completed its cycle in 2006.

Environmental Solutions Forum II (2006-2009)

Environmental Solutions Forum II was launched in fall 2006 to build on the goal of the original forum by targeting gaps in environmental stewardship. This new phase of a highly successful social venture fund will coordinate teachers, schools, agencies and local nonprofits to provide a six-year environmental curriculum centered on local ecosystems and their interconnections.

This integrated exploration will engage youth in their natural environment, allowing them to obtain core science training, develop leadership skills and gain confidence to explore environmental career and volunteer opportunities.

Click here for a copy of the latest update report (PDF).

To learn more, contact cvp@siliconvalleycf.org .