International Centre for Climate Change and Development

What International Centre for Climate Change and Development does

ICCCAD is a private, non-profit research and capacity-building center founded in 2009 by Dr. Saleemul Huq and hosted at Independent University Bangladesh (IUB) in Dhaka. Its core function is producing policy-relevant research, training, and convening services on climate change adaptation, loss and damage, and locally led adaptation, primarily for Bangladesh and other climate-vulnerable Global South contexts. Its portfolio comprises knowledge products (policy briefs, research reports, journal articles, case studies, digital comics, infographics), academic and professional programmes (an MSc in Climate Change and Development, the ICCCAD Youth Fellowship, short courses, a Visiting Researcher programme), and roughly fifteen thematic programmes including CAP-RES, Loss and Damage, Locally Led Adaptation, Just Transition, Climate Finance Transparency, Urban Climate, Nature People and Climate, Livelihood Resilience, and the Bangladesh Academy for Climate Services. Platforms include the Gobeshona knowledge management and conference platform, the Climate Tribune magazine partnership with Dhaka Tribune, and the SHARE Hub launched at COP29 in November 2024.

ICCCAD's business model is grant-funded rather than commercial: it does not sell products or services, charges no fees for participation in fellowships or training, and derives operating revenue from project-based grants awarded by international development donors. Named funders include the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) via the Embassy of Sweden for CAP-RES, the Climate Emergency Collaboration Group (CECG) for the Adaptation and Loss and Damage Support to LDCs project, Laudes Foundation for the Capacitating Garment Workers / Just Transition programme, and CGIAR for the Asian Mega-Deltas initiative. Its customer base is a hybrid of beneficiary segments (climate-vulnerable communities, youth, researchers) and institutional partners (government agencies, civil society organizations, donors, UNFCCC processes), reached through direct field engagement, publications, webinars, the Gobeshona conference series, and COP participation. There is no proprietary technology platform or disclosed AI/ML capability; the underlying infrastructure is research staff, field networks, and knowledge management systems. Following the death of founder Dr. Saleemul Huq in October 2023, the center has continued operations under new leadership and has used new initiatives like the SHARE Hub to institutionalize his legacy.

Name

International Centre for Climate Change and Development

Legal name

International Centre for Climate Change and Development

Website

https://icccad.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ICCCAD is a Dhaka-based research and capacity-building center founded in 2009 that develops climate change adaptation, loss and damage, and locally led adaptation programs. It serves governments, civil society, youth, and vulnerable communities in the Global South through grant-funded research, training, and policy advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Climate Research and Capacity Building Services

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Policy, Governance & NDC Support (BPADALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Climate Finance, Carbon Markets & MRV Systems (BPADALAB)

Keywords

• Climate adaptation research
• Climate policy advocacy
• Capacity building programs
• Loss and damage
• Climate resilience training

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding and Donor Support: ICCCAD operates as a research center primarily funded through international development donors and climate funds. Major funders include the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) via the Embassy of Sweden, Climate Emergency Collaboration Group (CECG), Laudes Foundation, and CGIAR. Revenue comes from project-based grants for climate adaptation research, capacity building, and policy advocacy.

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Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ICCCAD is a research and capacity building organization that delivers climate change adaptation research, policy advocacy, and training programs. It produces knowledge products including policy briefs, research reports, journal articles, and case studies, alongside academic programs (Master's degree, Youth Fellowship, Short Courses) and thematic programmes covering Loss and Damage, Locally Led Adaptation, Just Transition, Climate Finance, and Youth and Gender. The centre convenes stakeholders through platforms like Gobeshona, SHARE Hub, and Climate Finance Transparency Mechanism.

Product overview

International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) is a knowledge and research center focused on climate change adaptation, loss and damage, and resilience building in Bangladesh and the Global South. Rather than a unified software product, ICCCAD offers a portfolio of interconnected programs and services: knowledge products (publications including policy briefs, research reports, journal articles, event reports, case studies, and climate stories); academic and professional development programs (Master's degree, Youth Fellowship, Short Courses); and thematic programs covering Loss and Damage, Locally Led Adaptation, Just Transition, Climate Finance, Urban Climate Change, and Youth and Gender. Key platforms include the Gobeshona Knowledge Management Platform for research exchange and conference hosting, the SHARE Hub (Saleemul Huq Action Research Exchange) for bridging climate research and policy, and Climate Finance Transparency Mechanism. Capacity building initiatives like CAP-RES and the Youth Fellowship provide hands-on training and field experience. The center also organizes webinars, workshops, field visits, and supports visiting researchers. The overall portfolio operates as a hub-and-spoke model where core programs address different dimensions of climate resilience while sharing knowledge infrastructure like publications and the Gobeshona platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ICCCAD: International Centre for Climate Change and Development - primary operating brand
• SHARE Hub
• Gobeshona
• Climate Tribune

Products and services

• Publications (Policy Briefs, Research Reports, Journal Articles, Event Reports) Knowledge products including policy briefs, research reports, journal articles, event reports, working papers, case studies, climate stories, digital comics, and infographics on climate change adaptation, loss and damage, youth climate action, and locally led adaptation.
• ICCCAD Youth Fellowship Programme Flagship initiative under CAP-RES project equipping young people across Bangladesh with practical skills, field-based knowledge, and leadership capacity to engage in meaningful climate action.
• Master's in Climate Change and Development Academic degree program providing graduate-level education in climate change and development studies.
• Short Courses Professional development and training courses on climate change topics for practitioners and professionals.
• CAP-RES (Capacity Strengthening of Multi-Actors to Limit Climate Change Impacts and Enhance Resilience) Major project implemented by ICCCAD in partnership with Independent University Bangladesh (IUB), supported by the Embassy of Sweden in Dhaka. Focuses on capacity building across multi-actors to limit climate change impacts and enhance resilience.
• Loss and Damage Programme Comprehensive programme covering loss and damage research, policy advocacy, and capacity building. Includes adaptation and loss and damage support to LDCs, scaling the nexus between adaptation and loss and damage, and operationalization of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD).
• Locally Led Adaptation (LLA) Programme Programme focused on promoting and supporting locally led adaptation principles and practices in climate-vulnerable communities.
• Just Transition Programme Programme addressing the transition to low-carbon economies, including the Capacitating Garment Workers component focusing on climate resilience in the ready-made garment sector.
• Climate Change and Displacement Programme Programme addressing climate-induced displacement issues and supporting affected populations, including the CRMFT (Climate Resilient Mitigation and Food Security) initiative.
• Livelihood Resilience Programme Programme covering resilient livelihood initiatives including Panii Jibon, Governance for Climate Resilience (G4CR), Liveable Regional Cities in Bangladesh (LRC), and Gibika.
• Nature, People and Climate (NPC) Programme Programme focusing on the intersection of natural systems, human communities, and climate action, including the PARIBARTAN initiative.
• Bangladesh Academy for Climate Services (BACS) Academy dedicated to building climate services capacity and knowledge in Bangladesh.
• Climate Finance Transparency Mechanism (CFTM) Programme focused on transparency in climate finance flows and tracking.
• Youth and Gender Programme Programme dedicated to youth engagement and gender equality in climate action and resilience building.
• Urban Climate Change Programme Programme addressing urban-specific climate challenges and resilience strategies.
• Gobeshona Knowledge Management Platform Knowledge management and research platform hosting the Gobeshona Conference series, working papers, and climate research exchange. Includes Gobeshona5 and the Gobeshona Network on Adaptation and Resilience (GNAR).
• SHARE Hub (Saleemul Huq Action Research Exchange) Global initiative launched at COP29 to bridge the gap between climate research, policy, and practice. Named in honour of Dr. Saleemul Huq, it fosters collaborative, action-oriented research that directly informs climate policy while amplifying voices of vulnerable communities.
• STRENGTH Insights Webinar Series Three-part webinar series under the STRENGTH project focusing on delivering loss and damage local insights for global action.
• Field Visits and Workshops Hands-on learning experiences including field visits to climate-affected areas such as Cox's Bazar, coastal polder regions, and Bay of Bengal communities.
• Visiting Researcher Programme Programme hosting international visiting researchers with facilities including Bangla language learning resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• Analysis shows only 35% of proposed 100 GGA indicators directly align with Locally Led Adaptation principles, with ICCCAD providing recommendations for better integration
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Independent University Bangladesh (IUB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICCCAD is hosted at IUB in Dhaka. The partnership enables academic collaboration, joint programmes like the ICCCAD-IUB Lecture series, and shared resources for climate research and education.
• SFGN (Malawi)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Adaptation and Loss & Damage Support to LDCs project, implementing activities in both Bangladesh and Malawi.
• CGIAR Initiative on Asian Mega-DeltassecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of South-South Collaboration side event on Loss and Damage at COP29, focusing on food systems and climate resilience in Asian mega-deltas.
• GermanwatchsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of COP29 side event on South-South collaboration for addressing Loss and Damage.
• Ground Truth Solutions (GTS)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in tracking community perspectives on climate resilience in Bangladesh, conducting surveys with over 2,300 citizens in climate-vulnerable areas.
• International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partner in climate adaptation research, joint initiatives on community-based adaptation and tracking community perspectives on climate resilience.
• The GuardianminorOthersArchive of original 2009 article by Prof. Saleemul Huq on founding ICCCAD's vision.
• CCDB Climate CentresecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for ICCCAD Youth Fellowship residential workshop held at CCDB Climate Centre in Gazipur.
• Loss and Damage ForumsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociated platform for Loss and Damage discussions and knowledge sharing among climate organizations.
• Gobeshona Portal and ConferencesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerICCCAD hosts knowledge management initiatives including Gobeshona Conference and portal for climate adaptation research sharing.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED): IIED is ICCCAD's closest peer: a research and policy organization focused on climate adaptation, sustainable development, and community-based resilience, and the former employer of ICCCAD's founder. Both groups work on Locally Led Adaptation and publish policy-relevant research for developing-country stakeholders.
• Germanwatch: Germanwatch is a Bonn-based policy and advocacy think tank active on climate adaptation and Loss and Damage, and is a current co-organizer of ICCCAD's COP29 South-South collaboration side event.
• Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI): SEI is a policy-oriented research institute working on climate adaptation, loss and damage, and climate finance, with strong presence at UNFCCC processes and in the Global South, directly comparable to ICCCAD's mandate and donor mix.
• Climate Analytics: Climate Analytics is a climate science and policy institute that combines research, advocacy, and country-level capacity support for vulnerable nations, closely mirroring ICCCAD's GGA indicator work and LDC engagement.
• Loss and Damage Forum: The Loss and Damage Forum is a global platform convening research, policy, and advocacy work on Loss and Damage, listed as a partner of ICCCAD and serving the same community of practitioners and policymakers.
• Climate & Development Knowledge Network (CDKN): CDKN was a major knowledge network supporting climate-compatible development in developing countries, with similar funder base and audience to ICCCAD, making it a direct predecessor-type peer in the same niche.

Emerging players

• Ground Truth Solutions: Ground Truth Solutions is a current ICCCAD partner specializing in citizen-led monitoring and accountability for resilience programmes, sharing methodological overlap on community-level climate resilience evidence generation.

Regional players

• Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies (BCAS): BCAS is a Bangladesh-based policy research organization working on environment, climate, and sustainable development, providing a domestic peer with overlapping thematic focus and similar donor-funded model.
• Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) Bangladesh: CPD is a leading Bangladeshi think tank producing independent policy research, comparable to ICCCAD in country presence and policy engagement but with broader macroeconomic and governance remit.

Broad incumbents

• World Resources Institute (WRI): WRI is a much larger global research organization with extensive work on climate adaptation, loss and damage, and resilience; it operates across many geographies and serves overlapping stakeholders but with far broader resources.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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