In 2023, Nico Rosberg - 2016 Formula One World Champion and sustainability entrepreneur - launched Rosberg Philanthropies, selecting Oxford University's SDG Impact Lab as its inaugural partner. This dynamic collaboration established the Rosberg Climate Fellows programme, catalysing groundbreaking environmental and climate change research. Rosberg, who also co-founded the Greentech Festival, infuses the partnership with his passion for sustainable innovation. The programme tackles pressing global challenges, from carbon capture and ocean plastic pollution to alternative fuels and biodiversity conservation. By merging academic excellence with entrepreneurial drive, this partnership exemplifies how cross-sector collaboration can accelerate real-world impact and drive forward-thinking solutions to our most urgent environmental issues.
The partnership between Rosberg Philanthropies and the Oxford SDG Impact lab has already yielded significant research outcomes across diverse areas of sustainability, from ocean conservation to sustainable fuels and carbon capture technologies. By supporting talented researchers and fostering connections with industry leaders, Rosberg Philanthropies and the SDG Impact Lab are setting a new standard for impactful environmental research and action. As the partnership evolves, it promises to continue accelerating innovation in green technologies and sustainable practices, making tangible strides towards a more sustainable future.
"Our goal is to bring together the brightest minds globally to challenge the status quo and create tangible impact. The collaboration between Rosberg Philanthropies and Oxford University excites me, as we continue to accelerate innovation and green tech solutions."
- Nico Rosberg, Rosberg Philanthropies
