CSCI at the National Adaptation Forum in Pittsburgh, PA
The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) will be at the National Adaptation Forum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, May 12–14, 2026. Now in its seventh year, the Forum is the country’s premier gathering for climate adaptation practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders. It’s a natural home for the work CSCI is doing to connect communities with the resources and expertise they need to build climate resilience.
Stop by the CSCI booth to meet our partners, pick up materials, and learn how to get involved — whether you’re a community leader looking for financial support, a practitioner interested in joining the Registry of Adaptation Practitioners and working with a local community, or a funder exploring ways to invest in local climate action.
Can’t make it to Pittsburgh, or want to explore before you arrive? The resources below are available online and give a full picture of what CSCI offers and who it’s designed to serve.
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Helping Communities Move From Risk to Resilience
How CSCI supports U.S. communities navigating climate impacts and building long-term resilience.
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Helping Practitioners Move from Interest to Impact
What the initiative offers for climate adaptation professionals, including the Registry of Adaptation Practitioners.
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Helping Funders Multiply Their Impact
How public and private funders can partner with CSCI to direct resources where they’re needed most.
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CSCI Program Infographic
A visual overview of the CSCI ecosystem including program components, who they support, and how to get involved.
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Project Spotlights 2024-2025
Examples from previously funded U.S. communities — the climate challenges they faced and the projects they led.
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Project Spotlights 2025-2026
Progress updates from the currently awarded U.S. communities at the midpoint of their grant period.
For updates about upcoming grant opportunities, follow CSCI on LinkedIn or subscribe to the CSCI mailing list.