Article · 27 Jul 2026
From climate data to public decisions
Climate intelligence is most valuable when it is designed around real institutional decisions, clear responsibilities and trusted evidence.
Read story →COMSATS Centre for Climate & Sustainability
Science that moves
climate action forward.
A Global South platform connecting research, policy and finance—turning shared knowledge into resilient institutions and implementation-ready solutions.
01Explore the platform
Impact at a glance
A connected platform with regional reach
- 2019
- Established
- 25
- Centres of Excellence
- 22
- Member countries
- 60+
- High-impact engagements
Find your pathway
Move from interest to action
Access the platform through the task you need to accomplish—from finding evidence to preparing a project or mobilizing expertise.
01
Explore programmes
Twelve interconnected climate and sustainability portfolios.
Explore →02Find expertise
Centres and specialists across the Global South.
Explore →03Access knowledge
Reports, tools, policy briefs, datasets and training.
Explore →04Prepare a project
Funding intelligence and bankability support.
Explore →
Why CCCS
One network.
Many centres of gravity.
Climate solutions travel further when institutions learn together. CCCS links national expertise, regional priorities and international processes without losing sight of local realities.
- Country-ledPriorities begin with member institutions.
- Evidence-drivenProgrammes combine research with application.
- Implementation-mindedKnowledge is connected to capacity and finance.
Programmatic framework
Twelve priorities. One connected agenda.
The portfolio reflects the systems where science, technology and cooperation can accelerate resilient development.
View all thematic areas →
01◎
Climate-Smart Agriculture
Resilient food systems for a changing climate.Explore area →
02☼
Renewable Energy & Green Technologies
Locally grounded pathways to a just energy transition.Explore area →
03≈
Water Security
Evidence-led water stewardship from basin to community.Explore area →04◒
Blue Economy & Coastal Resilience
Healthy coasts, resilient livelihoods and ocean knowledge.Explore area →05↗
Sustainable Transport
Low-emission mobility designed for fast-growing cities.Explore area →06⌘
Digital Infrastructure for Climate Action
Trusted data, AI and digital public infrastructure.Explore area →Climate action in focus
Five perspectives on a connected transition.
From resilient cities and living systems to digital knowledge and South–South exchange, CCCS works across the systems that shape climate-ready development.
Centres of Excellence
Knowledge connected across 22 countries.
Twenty-five collaborative nodes connect researchers, public institutions and practitioners across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean.
South AsiaEast & Southeast AsiaAfricaMiddle EastLatin America & Caribbean
Explore all centres →Climate diplomacy
Evidence on the world stage
CCCS supports COMSATS engagement with the UNFCCC process through policy input, technical sessions, negotiator support and partnerships.
COP31Antalya, Türkiye · November 2026
View the COP31 pathway →20222026
Knowledge commons
Research made useful.
Discover policy briefs, technical guidance, datasets, training resources and implementation tools.
Search the knowledge hub →CCCSPublicationState of South–South Climate Cooperation 20262026
Publication · Cooperation
State of South–South Climate Cooperation 2026
A practical assessment of scientific cooperation, implementation gaps and scalable solutions.
View publication →CCCSPublicationClimate Finance Readiness Playbook2026
Publication · Finance
Climate Finance Readiness Playbook
A step-by-step guide for institutions developing investment-ready climate concepts.
View publication →CCCSPublicationHeat-Resilient Cities: An Action Framework2026
Publication · Cities
Heat-Resilient Cities: An Action Framework
Priority actions integrating heat risk into planning, health and social protection.
View publication →CCCSPublicationResponsible AI for Climate Services2026
Publication · AI
Responsible AI for Climate Services
Governance principles for artificial intelligence in public climate systems.
View publication →Act on what’s next
Upcoming opportunities
Join a learning programme, identify a funding window or bring a collaboration concept to the network.
Events & training
View calendar →Workshop · Hybrid
→Regional Workshop on Climate Finance Readiness
Islamabad & online
Training · In person
→Training on Bankable Adaptation Project Design
Nairobi, Kenya
Policy dialogue · Virtual
→Global South Climate Diplomacy Roundtable
Online
Funding intelligence
View opportunities →Grant · closes 30 September 2026
→Adaptation Innovation Window
Regional Resilience Facility · USD 250k–1.5m
AdaptationInnovationConsortia
Technical assistance · closes 18 October 2026
→Green Cities Project Preparation Facility
Urban Climate Partnership · Up to USD 500k
CitiesTransportEnergy
Research grant · closes 7 November 2026
→Water Security Research Challenge
South–South Science Fund · USD 100k–400k
WaterResearchData
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From information
to decision.
Explore connected country capability, question the approved knowledge base, or match a climate idea with funding and partners.
01 · EXPLORE
Global South Intelligence Map
Compare country nodes, institutional strengths, experts and live knowledge coverage.
Open the intelligence map →02 · ASKAsk CCCS
Get focused answers grounded in approved CCCS sources, with numbered citations.
Question the knowledge base →03 · ACTFunding & Partner Matchmaker
Connect a project profile with relevant opportunities, institutions and experts.
Build your pathway →New operational platforms
Observe. Decide. Deliver.
Four connected workspaces turn negotiations, documents, projects and impact evidence into practical institutional intelligence.
01 · COORDINATE
COP31 Situation Room
Negotiation radar, daily signals, evidence desk and briefing generation.
Enter Situation Room →02 · MOBILIZEClimate Project Pipeline
Track readiness, finance, delivery risks and milestones across the portfolio.
Open live pipeline →03 · ANALYSEDocument Intelligence
Extract and compare themes, figures, commitments, risks and actions.
Analyse evidence →04 · MEASUREImpact Observatory
Explore portfolio reach, finance, readiness, outcomes and evidence quality.
View impact evidence →Working across science, policy and implementation
Research councilsPublic agenciesUniversitiesDevelopment banksUN partnersCitiesCommunities
Collaborate with CCCS
Bring a challenge.
Build the response together.
Connect your institution, expertise or project idea with a network built for meaningful South–South cooperation.