About the foundation
1000 Solutions to change the World
A Challenge
Efficient solutions for a clean economic growth
Following the success of the first solar flight around the world, Bertrand Piccard and the Solar Impulse Foundation has launched the second phase of their action: selecting #1000solutions that can protect the environment in a profitable way, and bringing them to decision makers to help them adopt more ambitious environmental targets and energy policies.
A Vision
Bertrand Piccard
One of the first to envision ecology through the lens of profitability, Bertrand Piccard has always advocated that solving climate change – rather than an expensive problem – is a fantastic market opportunity. He actively speaks out against the absurdity of the outdated and polluting devices and systems we are still using and promotes the benefits of existing efficient technologies to motivate governments and industries to take action.
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Protection of the environment would become a reality only if it was perceived as economically viable and requiring no financial or behavioral sacrifices. Today, efficient solutions exist that can boost economic growth, while at the same time reducing our impact on the planet.
Bertrand Piccard
Testimonials
What they say about us
They are decision makers but also pioneers in theirs fields, encouraging new ways of building a cleaner and sustainable world. They believe in the impact of our action.
Patricia Espinosa
Executive Secretary, UNFCCC
“Initiatives like the World Alliance and its goal of selecting 1000 efficient solutions, are exactly what we need to further enable investors, governments, cities and citizens to harvest the rich variety of clean technologies that already exist or are under development, and accomplish the goals of the Paris Climate Change Agreement and all the Sustainable Development Goals to catalyse a healthy and prosperous future for all.”
Dr. Fatih Birol
Executive Director of the International Energy Agency
“It is inspiring to see so many technology and business ideas with the Efficient Solutions Label that could help reduce emissions. The IEA supports efforts to achieve a secure, sustainable energy future for all – and innovation will play a vital role.”
Werner Hoyer
President of the European Investment Bank
“It is our ambition to mobilise EUR 1 trillion in climate action and environmental sustainability investment by 2030 – however, EIB is not only about big numbers. This partnership opens doors for hundreds of project promoters that are already benefitting from the support of the Solar Impulse Foundation, and now also have access to the EIB Group and its network of investors.”
Maroš Šefčovič
Vice-President, European Commission
“Europe is committed to a clean energy transition. But this can only happen if we break down silos, if all those who share this commitment work together and focus on tangible and efficient solutions. That it is why I support the World Alliance: it creates an umbrella of solution providers, government representatives, start-ups, established companies, financers, local authorities, national governments, intergovernmental organizations. I look forward to hearing about the 1000 solutions, and I can guarantee full support of the European Commission in this important journey.”
Historic Flight
1st round-the-world with a solar airplane
When Bertrand Piccard completed the first ever solar-powered flight around the world in July 2016, his speech emphasized that Solar Impulse had achieved a first for energy even more than a first for aviation. This historical flight highlighted that clean technologies can achieve impossible goals and should be used much more for reducing our energy consumption, protect natural resources and improve the quality of life on Earth.
40’000 km without fuel, a first in energy to lay down a marker for the future. Now, take it further!
Bertrand Piccard
A giant step forward sending a strong message to people around the world
Ban Ki-moon
United Nations Secretary General, 2007-2016
Partners
Supporting the Solar Impulse Foundation
Thanks to the continued support of its partners, the Solar Impulse Foundation can fulfill its 1000 Solutions Challenge as well as federate into the World Alliance for Efficient Solutions the start-ups, corporations, investors and public authorities who want to contribute to a cleaner world.
Patrons
Joining a new Challenge
Eminent personalities, brought together through shared values and a commitment to a cleaner world, are supporting us in our goals
H.S.H. Prince Albert II
Reigning monarch of the Principality of Monaco and head of the princely house of Grimaldi.
Richard Branson
British business magnate, investor, author and philanthropist
Sylvia Earle
American marine biologist, explorer, author, and lecturer
Al Gore
American politician and environmentalist who served as the 45th vice president of the United States
James Cameron
Canadian filmmaker, artist, and environmentalist
Hubert Reeves
French Canadian astrophysicist and popularizer of science
Don Walsh
American oceanographer, explorer and marine policy specialist
Paulo Coelho
Brazilian lyricist and novelist
Robert Swan
Polar explorer, environmentalist and the first man ever to walk unsupported to both the North and South Poles
Yann Arthus-Bertrand
Photographers, UNEP Goodwill Ambassador
Dr. Sultan Al Jaber
Chairman, Masdar
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