Foreword Despite growing global commitments, the level of investment mobilised for climate and nature solutions still falls far short of what is needed.1 Individual efforts cannot meet the scale of the climate and nature crises. The power of philanthropic capital to catalyse change, combined with corporate leadership and government-led policy action, creates a unique opportunity to unlock investment, align efforts and drive the world towards a net-zero, nature-positive future. The World Economic Forum’s inaugural Giving to Amplify Earth Action (GAEA) Awards, developed alongside strategic knowledge partner Kearney and a global community of cross-sector experts, recognize partnerships tackling global climate and nature challenges with innovative, scalable solutions. From over 120 initial nominations, an expert independent jury selected fifteen finalists that are contributing to systemic change, including five winners, many of which are profiled in detail in this report. The awardees have been honoured for pioneering, adaptable, impact-driven efforts in science, innovation, business, cross-sector collaboration and intergenerational leadership. They are now eligible to receive tailored support to accelerate and scale-up their impact. However, such success stories remain the exception rather than the rule. To meet today’s challenges, we need radical collaboration – at speed and at scale. This means possessing not just a readiness to partner across sectors and silos, but the capabilities to establish, execute and scale-up transformative partnerships. It also requires organizations to invest in becoming strong collaborators to maximize conditions for success. Through research into potential awardees and dozens of interviews with selected GAEA Award winners and finalists, this report showcases what is possible when organizations break out of traditional boundaries. We hope these insights will inspire others to follow their lead and work together towards a sustainable future.Sebastian Buckup Managing Director, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic ForumBeth Bovis Senior Partner, Global Head of Sustainability, Kearney Making Collaboration Work for Climate and Nature: Practical Insights from GAEA Award Winners July 2025 Making Collaboration Work for Climate and Nature: Practical Insights from GAEA Award Winners 3