About

Vision

The CSCI envisions a future where all communities in the United States have equal access to the technical resources, expertise, and information that they need to understand their vulnerability to the effects of a rapidly changing climate, and increase their ability to adapt and build resilience.

In keeping with this vision, CSCI prioritizes the needs of communities facing significant climate-related challenges while seeking to improve the capacity and capabilities of the nation as a whole. Importantly, the Initiative leverages the local leadership, partnerships, and knowledge that already exist, and augments these capacities to help communities assess their risks, and develop and implement effective plans and projects. 

Partners

CSCI is a unique public-private partnership managed by a consortium of six organizations, including the Climate Resilience Fund, EcoAdapt, Fernleaf, Geos Institute, ICF, and NRDC, working in collaboration with the NOAA Climate Program Office, and with support from The Coca-Cola Foundation and the Walton Family Foundation.