Florida Climate Institute

What Florida Climate Institute does

The Florida Climate Institute (FCI) is a multi-disciplinary research consortium founded in 2010 by the University of Florida and Florida State University, operating as a voluntary network of 11 Florida public and private universities and over 500 individual affiliates spanning researchers, government representatives, and industry stakeholders. It coordinates interdisciplinary climate research across ecosystems, natural resources, and human dimensions, with active work in atmospheric science, coastal ecology, water resources, agriculture, energy, and policy. The FCI does not develop proprietary technology products; instead, it operates a web portal (floridaclimateinstitute.org), a publications database built on refbase, climate data access tools hosted at FSU's Climate Center, and a visualization tool for climate data. Its principal knowledge assets are two major publications: the 632-page 'Florida's Climate: Changes, Variations, & Impacts' book (2017) authored by 90+ researchers, and the 'Getting to Neutral in the State of Florida' greenhouse gas inventory and net-zero planning report (2022) covering 1990-2018 emissions with 2050 projections.

The FCI operates as a non-profit consortium without institutional or state funding, relying instead on project-specific grants and voluntary in-kind contributions from member universities. It has no paying customers and no commercial pricing model; affiliation and resource access are free. Governance is distributed: each member university is represented by two branch co-directors (22 directors total), and the host institution rotates every three years, currently Florida State University. Outreach channels include a monthly newsletter (archived since 2011), a publications database, the annual Spring Break Field Course for graduate students, and ongoing virtual programming such as the Climate Leader Training Series and the FHWA Climate Resilience Webinar Series. Named strategic partners include the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact (2014 preliminary partnership agreement), the Environmental Defense Fund, and the VoLo Foundation.

Name

Florida Climate Institute

Legal name

Florida Climate Institute

Website

https://floridaclimateinstitute.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Florida Climate Institute is a voluntary, unfunded consortium of 11 Florida universities and 500+ affiliates coordinating interdisciplinary climate research, publications, and education for researchers, government, industry, and students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Climate Research Services

NAICS

Administration of Conservation Programs (92412), Administration of Conservation Programs (924120), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation (BPAGAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation & Resilience Programs (BPAIAMAD), Climate Policy, Governance & NDC Support (BPADALAA), Public Research Universities with Major Extension & Outreach Missions (EDAHAAAG), Climate Risk & Scenario Analysis (TCFD/IFRS S2) (EUAHAJAD)

Keywords

• Climate research consortium
• Interdisciplinary climate science
• Climate resilience research
• Greenhouse gas inventory
• Coastal ecology research

Headquarters

HQ city

Gainesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: The FCI operates as an unfunded network that leverages collective strengths to secure grants and external funding to support its goals, in lieu of institutional or state funding.

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Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Florida Climate Institute is a voluntary, multi-disciplinary research consortium of 11 Florida universities that coordinates climate research, education, and extension activities. It delivers climate publications, data sets, and educational programs (such as field courses and webinars) to researchers, policymakers, and the public, while supporting grant acquisition and dissemination of findings on climate variability, impacts, and resilience in Florida.

Product overview

The Florida Climate Institute operates as a multi-disciplinary research network rather than a traditional product company. It provides a web portal connecting 11 Florida universities for climate research collaboration. The main offerings include a publications database, climate data sets, educational programs (field courses), and published reports. Key products include the Getting to Neutral Report on greenhouse gas emissions, Florida's Climate Book covering climate science and impacts, and Spring Break Field Courses on sea level rise and coastal resilience. These offerings serve researchers, policymakers, and students working on climate science, adaptation, and mitigation.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Florida Climate Institute Research Network A multi-disciplinary research coordination network connecting over 500 affiliates across 11 Florida universities, providing a platform for interdisciplinary collaboration on climate variability, change, and resilience. Targeted at university researchers, government agencies, and industry stakeholders.
• Getting to Neutral Report A comprehensive greenhouse gas emissions inventory and net-zero action planning report for the state of Florida covering years 1990-2018 with projections to 2050. Available as a free PDF download for policymakers, researchers, and the public.
• Florida's Climate Book A 632-page comprehensive reference book on Florida's climate covering physical climate benchmarks, prediction, projection, attribution, and impacts on people and natural resources. Edited by leading Florida climate scientists.
• Publications Database A searchable online database of climate-related publications produced by FCI members, including journal articles, reports, and white papers across climate, ecosystems, water, and human dimensions. Free access for researchers and the public.
• Climate Data Sets and Visualization Tools Access to climate data including climate data access tools, regional downscaling data, seasonal forecasts (GSM), and climate data visualization tools. Provided for researchers, students, and decision-makers.
• Spring Break Field Courses Interdisciplinary field courses for graduate and professional students across FCI universities focusing on sea level rise, coastal ecology, and climate resilience. Past courses held in the Nature Coast region, St. Augustine, and Port St. Joe.
• Online Training and Webinar Series Virtual training and webinar programs including the ongoing Climate Leader Training Series and FHWA Climate Resilience Webinar Series on building climate-resilient transportation systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Produced comprehensive greenhouse gas inventory for Florida (1990-2018) and projections through 2050
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change CompactcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2014In September 2014, the FCI and the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact signed a Preliminary Partnership Agreement to: (1) seek better alignment between public sector information/management needs and ongoing university research, and (2) improve coordination between the Compact and FCI universities in pursuing competitive research funding opportunities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Climate Central: Non-profit climate research and communications organization producing reports, visualizations, and datasets on sea level rise and climate impacts. A larger incumbent doing statewide and nationwide climate science communication, comparable in mission and free-access data distribution.
• Union of Concerned Scientists: Non-profit science advocacy organization producing climate analysis, policy briefs, and scientific assessments. Comparable in producing authoritative climate science for policy and public discourse, though broader in topic scope.
• National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR): Federally funded research center for atmospheric and Earth system science. A broad incumbent providing modeling, datasets, and assessment work that overlaps with FCI's climate science programs at much greater scale.

Regional players

• Northeast Regional Climate Center (NRCC): NOAA-affiliated regional climate center serving the northeastern U.S. from Cornell University. Peer by function (climate data, applied research) but operates in a different geography.
• North Carolina State Climate Office: State-level climate science and services office providing climate data, research, and education. Comparable to FCI in providing state-specific climate expertise, but operating outside Florida.
• Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program (SCIPP): NOAA-funded regional climate services program covering the southern U.S., including Florida. Directly comparable as a multi-institution consortium producing climate data, tools, and planning support for the same geography.

Emerging players

• VoLo Foundation: Private foundation supporting climate and environment initiatives, including FCI's "Getting to Neutral" report. Comparable as a climate-focused philanthropic actor funding regional climate science and policy products.
• Environmental Defense Fund (EDF): Non-profit environmental organization that funded FCI's "Getting to Neutral" report. Comparable as both a funder of climate science and an independent producer of climate and energy analysis relevant to Florida.

Direct peers

• Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (SE CASC): USGS-funded consortium providing climate adaptation science for the southeastern U.S., with Florida among its priority areas. Direct peer by mission (consortium-based, applied climate science, regional focus including Florida).
• Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact: Multi-county government partnership focused on climate resilience in southeast Florida. Already an explicit FCI partner, the Compact shares FCI's focus on Florida-specific climate impacts and adaptation and provides a direct peer for translational climate work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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