KLARNA X MILKYWIRE

AI for Climate Resilience Program

Empowering communities on the frontlines of climate change

AI for the communities climate change hits hardest

As an AI-first company, Klarna is backing local innovators leveraging AI to boost communities on the frontlines of climate change. Launched with Milkywire in January 2026, the AI for Climate Resilience Program funds and mentors local innovators in lower- and middle-income countries as they build practical AI tools for adaptation and resilience — from early-warning systems to resource management. Beyond funding, participants receive tailored support build robust solutions and scale their impact.

The program at a glance

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Explore the projects

Real impact happens when ideas meet action. These projects harness the power of AI for climate resilience and adaptation, turning innovation into practical solutions that help communities prepare for and respond to a changing climate. From building disaster resilience and protecting biodiversity to securing vital resources like water and food, they empower those on the frontlines to adapt and thrive.

india

SEEDS

india

Acres of Ice

india

SEEDS

Satellite data matched with locally collected media is used to assess damage in real time, ensuring families receive fast, fair, and transparent disaster compensation.

india

Acres of Ice

AI powered data analysis automates the freezing of excess winter water into artificial glaciers, providing reliable irrigation in spring.

Nigeria

Geotek Water Solutions Ltd

India

SEWA, IFPRI & GV

Nigeria

Geotek Water Solutions Ltd

Geotek uses AI to combine satellite images, geological maps, and local sensors to improve water quality and security and identify communities vulnerable to climate risks.

India

SEWA, IFPRI & GV

Tailored climate advice for millions of women to proactively protect their health, income, and property and access finance for their future.

Indonesia

Sakawarga Foundation

Brazil

GainForest

Indonesia

Sakawarga Foundation

AI-Powered Resilience Coach is a 24/7 companion for communities, helping communities to stay ready before disaster strikes.

Brazil

GainForest

AI offers agency to indigenous persons and local communities to collect, own, and use their own environmental data to access funding for conservation.

"At Klarna, we believe the true potential of AI lies in its ability to drive real-world change. Through AI for Climate Resilience, we’re using technology to empower communities to turn data into action — building resilience, protecting livelihoods, and accelerating adaptation where it’s needed most."

David Sandström, Chief Marketing Officer at Klarna

Selecting the most promising projects

We seek pioneering solutions that empower communities with technology to lead the acceleration of system-level climate resilience.

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What we look for

Meet our advisors

Meet our advisors

Victor Galaz

Associate Professor in Political Science at Stockholm Resilience Centre & Stockholm University

Rachel Adams

Founder & CEO at Global Center on AI Governance

Anna Lerner Nesbitt

CEO at Climate Collective

Victor Galaz

Associate Professor in Political Science at Stockholm Resilience Centre & Stockholm University

Rachel Adams

Founder & CEO at Global Center on AI Governance

Anna Lerner Nesbitt

CEO at Climate Collective

Beth Tellman

Chief Science Officer & Co-founder at Floodbase

Meena Palaniappan

Founder & CEO at Atma Connect

Ameer A Eweida

Chief Scientist at MENA Oceans Initiative & Adjunct Professor at University of Miami

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© Milkywire AB, 2026. All rights reserved. Mailbox 3306, 112 73 Stockholm, Sweden. All donations are handled by WRLD Foundation Sweden (registered with org ID No "802526 - 9328") and WRLD Foundation US (registered 501(c)(3) charity).