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For nearly two decades, CCSI has tackled the practical challenges
underlying climate ambition and development goals.
CCSI is rethinking how global investment works. Our mission is to develop policies and practices that shape public and private investments to advance, rather than undermine, sustainable development and human rights.
The world is not short of ambition for climate action and sustainable development, but prevailing frameworks systematically misdiagnose how economic and industrial transitions actually happen and what is required to translate ambition into action.
Decarbonization, circularity, resilience, and economic development are now more aligned than ever, and we advance the integrated planning and real economy coordination that effective transitions require.
Our rigorous analysis and intellectual honesty have built deep trust over time, allowing us to suggest coordinated approaches that are not only technically sound, but politically and institutionally feasible.
Our independence gives us the analytical clarity to say when tools will not achieve what they are expected to, and when problems are framed in ways that obscure the real barrier to progress.
We are trusted partners to governments, the private sector, and international organizations because we are clear-eyed about institutional constraints.
We bring together actors who too rarely come together for pragmatic coordination and problem-solving.
Your contribution helps expand our reach and deepen our impact where it’s needed most.
Your donation will allow us to use our grant-supported research, knowledge, and tools to support more communities, civil society organizations, and developing-country governments around the world.
Our team brings together expertise in law, policy, and finance to rethink how global investment works—and who it works for.
We collaborate with governments, investors, and communities to help shift broken systems toward long-term, equitable impact.
Our work is strengthened by deep partnerships and the collective expertise of a diverse global network spanning academia, government, civil society, and industry.
Learn more about open staff roles, internship opportunities,
and visiting scholar programs that support our mission and expand our impact.
