Helping communities
prepare for the future
The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) supports local leaders and adaptation professionals in advancing climate resilience plans and projects in communities across the United States.
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CSCI Awards More Than $1 Million to 11 Communities
August 6, 2024
The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) today announced its first round of awards, with more than $1 million going to help 11 communities on the front lines of the climate…
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One step at a time
May 2, 2024
The Steps to Resilience framework helps communities understand and address their risks, and provides the foundation for the CSCI. The initiative offers support to communities that are early in the…
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Helping frontline communities
May 1, 2024
CSCI is focused on meeting the needs of the communities that are on the frontlines of the climate crisis. These communities often have received some of the various designations developed…
CSCI is managed by a consortium of partners, including the Climate Resilience Fund, EcoAdapt, Fernleaf, Geos Institute, ICF, and the Environment, Equity & Justice Center at NRDC, working closely with the NOAA Climate Program Office.
