Divers for Climate
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About us

OUR IMPACT.

WHAT WE ARE WORKING TOWARDS.

OUR FOUR GOALS.

  1. 01

    Grassroots momentum for climate action is built within the dive community.

  2. 02

    Divers’ voices shape public climate narratives and policies.

  3. 03

    The dive industry champions leadership and action on climate issues.

  4. 04

    Decision-makers reflect the dive community’s priorities in climate policy and solutions.

A dive community that is empowered to advocate for climate solutions that protect people and oceans.

Impact so far

WHAT WE'VE ACHIEVED.

Want to help build a climate-resilient dive community?

Healthy oceans need healthy communities. Your investment helps divers, tourism operators and coastal communities prepare for a changing climate — and build the collective strength to shape what happens next.

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Sponsor a Climate Crew workshop

$2,000–$5,000

Bring divers and marine tourism professionals together to turn concern about climate change into practical skills, stronger connections and collective action.

Your investment supports

  • Locally relevant, facilitated workshops
  • Practical climate action and preparedness
  • Stronger community networks and ongoing engagement

Investment varies by region, format and delivery requirements.

Sponsor a workshop
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Sponsor a climate risk assessment

FROM $10,000

Help a dive business understand its climate risks, identify vulnerabilities and plan for a changing ocean and more disruptive seasons.

Your investment supports

  • Assessment of climate-related risks and business vulnerabilities
  • Identification of operational risks and priorities
  • Practical recommendations to strengthen business resilience

Final investment depends on the scope and requirements of the assessment.

Sponsor a risk assessment
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Sponsor a regional hub

~$20,000per year

Back a local network of divers and marine tourism professionals building relationships, sharing knowledge and mobilising around the future of their ocean.

Your investment helps fund

  • Regular local events and community gatherings
  • Hub coordination and relationship-building
  • Local climate engagement, collective action and regional voices
Sponsor a hub
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Strategic partnership

Back the bigger picture

Looking to make a larger contribution or build a longer-term partnership? Work with DFC to identify where your investment can make the greatest difference across community resilience, industry strength and political influence.

Partnership opportunities could include

  • Multi-year regional investment
  • Supporting multiple programs or locations
  • Tailored philanthropic and strategic partnerships
Let's talk partnership
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