CSDi Training for Individuals, Communities & Nonprofits

LEARN HOW TO

STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
ACT ON CLIMATE CHANGE

16 years at the forefront helping individuals & nonprofits create successful solutions to the most important challenges we face.

We walk side-by-side with you and solve challenges together.

Empowering Community Based Solutions

How We Support You

Hands-on Training Programs and How-to Guides

Explore our four comprehensive training categories with 48 programs designed to address your needs: 

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Climate Action Plans

Guide your community: Write, fund, and launch a tailored climate action plan in this hands-on program.

CLIMATE PROGRAMS
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Nonprofit Project Design 

Create solution-oriented programs that work in addressing  the needs of your community and it’s members.

NONPROFIT DESIGN
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International Development

Gain practical skills in sustainable development. Start real-world projects with real communities to solve their challenges.

NGO PROGRAMS
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Climate Change Solutions

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Who We Work With

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Community Members

We will teach you to lead the search for climate solutions to build a stronger community.
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Indigenous Groups

Collaborate to develop climate strategies that incorporate and respect traditional knowledge.
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Nonprofit Organizations

Partner with us to craft effective climate action plans for the communities that you serve.
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Local Governments

Work with us to discover and implement climate solutions that build resilience in your community.

What Participants Say

“Thank you for all your effort in putting together a great program and all of the program resources.

Thank you for everything – for making this possible, for your guidance, and for your continuous optimism and encouragement.

I look forward to the opportunity to work with you again in the next session.”

Wye Yee Yong

“I just want to take this opportunity to complement you on the practical ideas, knowledge and vast experience that you continue to share with us on each assignment. Many times your examples are the solution of choice for our community. I have been provided with constant support, practical solutions suitable for my project, feedback specific to our project submissions and unwavering encouragement.”

Gillian Primus

CSDi Is a Leader in Climate Resilience and Adaptation

5,000+

CSDi training participants

154

Countries participants are from

1,000+

Nonprofits engaged worldwide

500,000+

Community members’ lives enhanced

Our Partners

Our cutting-edge training programs have been used by over 1,000 top organizations worldwide. Here are a few examples:

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Build Bridges

Link skeptics and believers

How to respectfully engage and converse with skeptical communities about preparing for climate change. Download the PDF now.

COMMUNICATE
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Eight Steps:

Cut your carbon footprint 50%

Create a personalized climate plan for your household to reduce your carbon footprint and climate impact. Download the PDF now.

SELECT YOUR STEPS

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