Biodiversity for a Livable Climate

What Biodiversity for a Livable Climate does

Biodiversity for a Livable Climate (Bio4Climate) is a Massachusetts-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded circa 2013-2014 and headquartered at 56 Broad St #89587, Boston. Its stated mission is to promote biodiversity and ecosystem restoration as primary climate solutions, in contrast to the mainstream emphasis on carbon reduction. The organization educates climate-concerned individuals, educators, students, communities/municipalities, and policymakers through a portfolio of free programs: the Regenerating Life film and study guide, a 10-issue open-access scientific Compendium of eco-restoration evidence, the Featured Creatures weekly series, a YouTube library of 200+ conference videos, online courses, and the annual Northeast Miniforest Summit. On the operational side, Bio4Climate implements Miyawaki-method miniforest restoration projects and has planted eight forests in the Northeastern US since the first Cambridge, MA site in September 2021, with municipal partnerships including Worcester and Belmont, MA and an international pilot of its Soil to Sky K-12 curriculum in Hyderabad, India during Earth Month 2026.

The organization's business model is donation- and grant-based: there are no priced products or services, and revenue is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is community-led, combining educational content marketing (website, YouTube, email newsletter, social media, media partnerships with GBH/WGBH and Science Friday) with in-person restoration projects, school programs, and conferences. Bio4Climate collaborates with the EcoRestoration Alliance, a global practitioner-scientist network, and has participated in COP28 and the UN Conference of Parties on Water, alongside the inaugural Massachusetts Sustainability Day at the State House in September 2025. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and Advisory Board; founding Executive Director Adam Sacks passed away on February 1, 2026, creating a leadership transition during a period of accelerating programmatic activity.

Name

Biodiversity for a Livable Climate

Legal name

Biodiversity for a Livable Climate

Website

https://bio4climate.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Biodiversity for a Livable Climate is a Massachusetts-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that educates the public and practitioners on biodiversity-based climate solutions, produces scientific and educational content (Compendium, films, courses), and implements Miyawaki miniforest restoration projects primarily in the Northeastern US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Education and Restoration Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Forestry (800)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation (BPAGAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation (BPAGAGAA), Environmental Education & Outreach (BPAGAGAH), Avoided Conversion & Ecosystem Protection (REDD+, Blue Carbon Conservation) (EUABABAC), Biodiversity Conservation & Habitat Banking (AFAMAMAC)

Keywords

• Ecosystem restoration services
• Climate education programs
• Biodiversity conservation outreach
• Miyawaki forest planting
• Regenerative land management

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 46-4207099) primarily funded through donations from individuals, foundations, and supporters. The website features a donate button and mentions supporter contributions enabling their work.
2. Grant Funding: Nonprofit operates on grant funding and charitable contributions. The organization references annual reports and sponsors, suggesting institutional grant support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Biodiversity for a Livable Climate (Bio4Climate) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers biodiversity-based climate solutions through education, restoration, and outreach. Its core offerings include the Miyawaki Forest Program (rapid mini-forest establishment in communities), the Regenerating Life film and study guide, the Compendium of scientific literature on eco-restoration, the Featured Creatures educational series, the Soil to Sky K-12 biodiversity curriculum, the Voices of Water program, conferences and online courses, and the EcoRestoration Alliance global network.

Product overview

Biodiversity for a Livable Climate (Bio4Climate) is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of educational programs and resources focused on ecological restoration and biodiversity-based climate solutions. The core offerings include the Regenerating Life film and study guide, the Miyawaki Forest Program for mini-forest planting, the Featured Creatures educational series, The Compendium of scientific literature, and the Life Saves the Planet Blog. These are complemented by conferences and courses, the Voices of Water program, the EcoRestoration Alliance global network, and the Soil to Sky educational curriculum. Together, these programs aim to place biodiversity and ecosystem restoration at the heart of climate action through education, outreach, and on-the-ground restoration projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Compendium: A fully referenced compilation of scientific and practical findings supporting eco-restoration to address global warming and biodiversity loss, published as PDF volumes since 2017
• Voices of Water
• EcoRestoration Alliance
• Miyawaki Forest Program
• Soil to Sky

Products and services

• Regenerating Life Film and Study Guide An educational film and accompanying study guide exploring how living systems regulate climate through interconnected cycles including photosynthesis, water cycle, and soil organisms. It is targeted at educators, students, and the general public seeking an ecological approach to understanding the climate crisis beyond carbon emissions.
• Miyawaki Forest Program A community-based mini-forest planting initiative using the Miyawaki method to grow dense, native forests approximately 10x faster than conventional planting. The program serves communities, schools, and municipalities in the Northeastern US, including sites in Cambridge, Belmont, and Worcester, MA, and has established eight miniforests to date.
• The Compendium of Scientific and Practical Findings A fully referenced, open-access compilation of scientific and practical findings supporting eco-restoration to address global warming and biodiversity loss. Multiple volumes cover soils, water cycles, wetlands, forests, grassland ecosystems, and ecosystem restoration approaches, with 10 issues published.
• Featured Creatures Educational Series A weekly educational series profiling diverse organisms, exploring their adaptations, resilience, and ecosystem roles. Features organisms ranging from Wolverine to Mycorrhizal Fungi, highlighting biodiversity's importance to climate stability for a general audience of climate-concerned individuals.
• Soil to Sky Biodiversity Curriculum A hands-on biodiversity curriculum for K-12 students exploring trees, living soil, and pollinators through collaborative projects and scientific investigation. Piloted with Cambridge Public Schools and expanded to Hyderabad, India.
• Conferences and Events Virtual and in-person educational conferences featuring scientists, practitioners, and storytellers from around the world sharing restoration stories, climate science, and practical implementation strategies. Includes the annual Northeast Miniforest Summit.
• Course Offerings Educational courses and workshops on systems thinking, regenerative practices, water cycle restoration, and biodiversity-based climate solutions, including self-paced online offerings such as An Economics of Love.
• Voices of Water A program focused on restoring stable water cycles by allowing rain and snow to soak in where it falls, working with beavers, insects, and microbes to support landscape hydration and groundwater recharge.
• EcoRestoration Alliance A global network connecting scientists, storytellers, and practitioners working to restore the climate by restoring the biosphere through collaborative eco-restoration projects worldwide. Bio4Climate staff work with the EcoRestoration Alliance at COP meetings and global restoration initiatives.
• Life Saves the Planet Blog A blog content platform exploring interconnected living systems that sustain the planet, featuring articles on cutting-edge research, ideas, and resources related to biodiversity and climate restoration, delivered in partnership with GBH/WGBH public television's Lowell Lecture Series.
• Thinking Like Water Film Club A film club and conversation series exploring nature-based water restoration techniques, featuring Episode 1 'Willing to Try Things' highlighting Bill Zeedyk's pioneering work in induced meandering and nature-based restoration, facilitated by Dr. Katie Ross.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8 Miyawaki miniforests established in the Northeastern US
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GBH/WGBH Public TelevisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBio4Climate partners with GBH public television's Lowell Lecture Series for the 'Life Saves the Planet' blog—partnership and philosophy. This media partnership amplifies reach through television distribution of educational content.
• BSC GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBio4Climate partnered with BSC Group and the City of Worcester to plan and create two Miyawaki Forests in downtown Worcester, MA as part of the city's climate resilience goals.
• City of Worcester, MAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Worcester partnered with Bio4Climate and BSC Group to implement Miyawaki forests as part of municipal climate resilience initiatives.
• EcoRestoration AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBio4Climate staff work with EcoRestoration Alliance at COP meetings and global restoration initiatives. Jon Schull from EcoRestoration Alliance collaborated on Water Advocate meetings at the Conference of Parties on Water.
• Miyawaki Forest Action Belmont (MFAB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for planting and stewarding miniforests in Belmont, MA. The intergenerational forest in front of Belmont High School was a collaborative effort between Bio4Climate and MFAB.
• Cambridge Wildlife ArtsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBio4Climate partnered with Julie Croston from Cambridge Wildlife Arts to run the art table at the Cambridge Moth Ball, engaging approximately 200 attendees in community science activities.
• Native Plant Community GardenersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organized the first Biodiversity Day festival in Danehy Park, Cambridge with 120+ visitors and participation from ten local environmental organizations.
• Buckminster Fuller InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer Board Co-Chair David McConville from Buckminster Fuller Institute expressed appreciation for the Compendium, indicating ongoing relationship with the institute.
• Doug Tallamy / Nature MattersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBio4Climate partnered with climate and native plant organizations to bring Doug Tallamy to Northern Virginia for an in-person talk and book signing.
• Science FridayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBio4Climate's Miyawaki Forest Program was featured in a Science Friday article about Miyawaki miniforests and rewilding, providing earned media coverage.
• Gladney Farm (Japan)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBio4Climate friends Tim Jones and Chie Morizuka manage Gladney Farm in Hokkaido, Japan—a regenerative farm hosting educational groups to learn about farm animals, plants, and restoration.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SUGi: SUGi is a global pioneer of the Miyawaki forest method, building dense native urban forests worldwide. It is the most direct comparable to Bio4Climate's Miyawaki Forest Program, sharing both the methodology and the urban ecosystem-restoration thesis.
• EcoRestoration Alliance: Global network of scientists, storytellers, and practitioners working to restore the climate by restoring the biosphere. Bio4Climate is itself a partner/participant; the Alliance overlaps closely with Bio4Climate's scientific and convening mission.
• Trees For Cities: UK-based nonprofit running urban tree-planting and greening programs in cities worldwide. Comparable as a small-team environmental nonprofit executing community-driven urban restoration projects with municipal partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• The Nature Conservancy: One of the world's largest environmental nonprofits, working on land and water conservation, climate, and biodiversity. Comparable as a much larger, more institutionalized version of Bio4Climate's biodiversity-and-climate mission.
• Sierra Club Foundation: Major US environmental nonprofit supporting grassroots climate and conservation education. Comparable as a donor-funded nonprofit using education and outreach to advance ecosystem and climate advocacy.
• Project Drawdown: Climate solutions nonprofit publishing evidence-based analysis of climate mitigation approaches. Comparable for its emphasis on ecosystem-based and nature-based solutions backed by a curated scientific evidence base, similar to Bio4Climate's Compendium.

Emerging players

• Carbon Underground: Nonprofit focused on soil health and regenerative agriculture as climate solutions. Comparable for promoting biodiversity/ecosystem-based climate solutions with an educational and advocacy orientation similar to Bio4Climate.
• Soul Fire Farm: Small nonprofit combining regenerative agriculture, education, and community action on climate and food justice. Comparable as a small-staff, education-and-restoration-oriented nonprofit with grassroots programming.
• Earth Regenerators: Global network promoting ecosystem restoration and regenerative practices through education and storytelling. Comparable for combining scientific content, video storytelling, and community convening to advance eco-restoration.

Regional players

• Common Ground (UK): UK charity focused on local distinctiveness, community-led environmental engagement, and education around nature. Comparable as a regional nonprofit running education-driven community environmental programming outside the US.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/BiodiversityforaLivableClimate
• Facebookfacebook.com/bio4climate
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bio4climate
• Instagraminstagram.com/bio4climate
• Xx.com/bio4climate

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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