
Powering Climate
Solutions
ABOUT STAMP OUT POVERTY
Stamp Out Poverty develops and scales ambitious solutions and campaigns to tackle urgent climate and economic justice challenges.
For over 20 years we have united civil society, policy leaders and grassroots movements around bold ideas that shift what's politically possible, from new climate finance to holding polluters accountable.
Working behind the scenes, we bring together organisations, policymakers and communities to build powerful coalitions, shape policy and create practical initiatives that turn bold ideas into lasting impact.
How we work
COALITIONS
We build movements around transformative ideas.
POLICY
We develop innovative solutions to systemic problems.
INITIATIVES
We turn those solutions into practical initiatives that can scale.
20+ Years of campaigning | $25–30bn Raised via Robin Hood Tax | Global Coalitions & Partners
OUR WORK
Our work helps to accelerate the phase out of fossil fuels and scale up affordable renewable energy for the 99%

Make Polluters Pay - Coalitions
Building the global movement to make fossil fuel companies pay for the climate damage they have caused. Founded by Stamp Out Poverty, the Make Polluters Pay International network now brings together organisations, policymakers and campaigners across multiple countries.
Transition away from Fossil Fuels - Coalitions
Convening leading city, state, regional and civil society networks to engage in the global Transition Away from Fossil Fuels (TAFF) process and build political momentum towards a just transition.


Supercharging the Energy Transition
- Policy innovation
Developing practical policy solutions to tackle one of the biggest barriers to renewable energy in developing countries: the high cost of finance. Our research and advocacy are helping shape a fairer global investment system.
Public Solar Accelerator - Initiatives
A new international initiative to unlock affordable solar power for schools, hospitals and other public services in the Global South at scale by reducing financing costs and supporting local government leaders to overcome barriers.


Solidarity Levies - Policy innovation
Working with international partners to advance innovative levies on sectors such as fossil fuels, finance, aviation and shipping in order to generate new public revenues for climate action and sustainable development.
STAMP OUT POVERTY
Our Team
Campaigners and policy experts championing climate justice, development and financial transparency.

David Hillman
Founding Director

Louise Hutchins
Campaigns Director

John Christensen
Chair - Management Group

Maé Kurkjian
Management Group Member

Max Lawson
Management Group Member

Matti Kohonen
Management Group Member

Mike Podmore
Management Group Member
