Climate 200 is a platform that raises and collects donations from more than 50,000 people across Australia in order to support community-backed independent political campaigns.

Climate 200 grants funding to independent candidates who:

• Have the support of a grassroots community group (Voices for Fremantle)
• Have a real chance of election
• Are committed to advancing:
  • a science-based response to the climate crisis;
  • integrity in politics, and;
  • respect and safety for women.

To be successful in an application for funding, candidates must also complete a vetting process and prove they have the right team and leadership abilities needed to run a successful campaign.

Climate 200 does not start campaigns, choose candidates, speak for candidates, dictate policies, or have members. It simply supports independent political candidates who are legitimately chosen by the community.

Simon Holmes à Court founded Climate 200 in the lead up to the 2019 federal election. He contributes his time to Climate 200 on a voluntary basis, and receives no salary. His contribution to the organisation represents about 2% of the total funds Climate 200 has received.