EST. 2017 – Aroha is an independent NGO based out of Geneva, Switzerland, working to help government and private institutions safeguard the world’s most vulnerable communities and ecosystems.
AROHA IN BRIEF
MISSION
Aroha’s mission can be summed up in three words: avert climate chaos.
OBJECTIVES
Mobilizing actions towards limiting global warming to 1.5C, enhancing protection of vulnerable communities and ecosystems, and maximizing benefits of the transition to a climate resilient future.
GOVERNANCE
STATUS
FOUNDATION
We were founded in October 2017 in Geneva, Switzerland, our main base of operation.
Key projects
Aroha helped establish the MSC Foundation and provides advisory support to the Foundation’s board. Aroha has also led and operated the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) Secretariat between 2017-2023 working with 58 member states across continents.
Our Work
Aroha aims to avert climate chaos by mobilizing actions towards limiting global warming to 1.5C, enhancing protection of vulnerable communities and ecosystems, and maximizing benefits of the transition to a climate resillient future. Towards these objectives, Aroha operates in partnership with public and private entities across four principle work domains.
Latest NEWS
New Nature Study Illuminates Equitable Global Climate Efforts
03 September 2025 marked an important milestone for global climate equity: the leading journal Nature published a groundbreaking study titled “Effect of discontinuous fair-share emissions allocations immediately based on equity.” Co-funded by...
Taniwha announces Aroha Annual Report 2024
As Taniwha looks back on 2024, it’s clear this has been a year of transition, momentum, and new frontiers. While the climate crisis continues to accelerate—marked by yet another year of rising emissions and insufficient national commitments—Aroha...
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