Guardian and Observer climate justice charity appeal raises £500,000

Nearly 6,000 readers have donated towards causes that will help communities affected by the climate crisis

An incredible 500,000 has been raised for climate justice good causes by generous Guardian and Observer readers, in the space of just over a fortnight since the launch of the 2021 charity appeal.

Nearly 6,000 people have so far donated to the appeal, which will be shared between four charities: Practical Action, Global Greengrants Fund UK, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, and Environmental Justice Foundation.