What Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator does

Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator (CCSA) is a nonprofit climate action accelerator founded in 2017 and headquartered in Bridgetown, Barbados. It convenes 29 Caribbean coalition territories — comprising governments, business leaders, and institutions — to mobilize capital and coordinate regional climate-smart development, with stated pillars covering the Climate Smart Map, a 90% renewable energy target by 2035, protection of 30% of Caribbean land and water by 2030, and a 1.5% green jobs target.

CCSA's core product is the Climate Smart Map, an interactive web-based platform launched at COP28 in December 2023 in collaboration with Templeton World Charity Foundation, PwC Trinidad and Tobago, and Vizzuality, covering climate action data across 26+ Caribbean countries (risk, vulnerability, readiness, governance). Complementary offerings include a quarterly Investor Forum that matches climate-smart projects with capital providers via a three-stage submission and due diligence process, an annual Climate Smart Summit in Barbados with associated Climate Smart Awards, a Knowledge Hub of research and reports, and CCSA TV / Ask CCSA educational video content. CCSA also serves as the official Caribbean nominator for the Earthshot Prize and participates in the GFANZ Caribbean Chapter.

CCSA generates operating capacity through grant funding from major philanthropies (Templeton, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Bezos Earth Fund, ClimateWorks, Clara Lionel Foundation, Caribbean Biodiversity Fund) and multilateral/development finance institutions (IDB, GCF, World Bank, UNDP, CAF, CDB), supplemented by coalition membership engagement and event-driven convening (the annual Summit, quarterly Forums, and COP participation). It has 1-10 employees, 28+ partner organizations, and is led by CEO Racquel Moses. The organization does not sell commercial products or services with disclosed pricing.

Name

Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator

Legal name

Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator Inc.

Website

https://caribbeanaccelerator.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator (CCSA) is a Barbados-based nonprofit founded in 2017 that convenes 29 Caribbean territories, philanthropies, and multilaterals to accelerate climate action through its Climate Smart Map, quarterly Investor Forum, and annual Climate Smart Summit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Climate Finance Acceleration Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Software Publishers (513210), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Finance, Carbon Markets & MRV Systems (BPADALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Climate Finance Strategy (CapEx planning, green finance, incentives & grants) (EUABAKAG), Climate Target-Setting, Transition Planning & Performance Management Platforms (EUABAEAF), Benchmarking, Ratings & Stakeholder Reporting Portals (Scorecards, Dashboards) (EUABAEAJ), Climate Policy, Governance & NDC Support (BPADALAA)

Keywords

• Climate finance acceleration
• Climate-smart project matchmaking
• Caribbean coalition building
• Climate action convening
• Renewable energy transition

Headquarters

HQ city

Bridgetown

HQ country

Barbados

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: CCSA operates as a nonprofit accelerator receiving grant funding from development organizations, philanthropies, and climate funds. The organization connects projects with suitable funding options including grants, loans, equity, and guarantees.
2. Coalition Membership and Partnerships: CCSA brings together governments, business leaders, and institutions as coalition members to attract resources and scale climate action projects across the Caribbean region.
3. Event Hosting: The organization hosts the annual Climate Smart Summit and quarterly Investor Forums that convene entrepreneurs, governments, and investors to facilitate climate finance and project development.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CCSA operates as a regional climate action accelerator and convening body for the Caribbean, working with 29 coalition territories to attract climate finance, connect investment-ready projects with funders, and pilot climate-smart solutions across energy, oceans, agriculture, and infrastructure. Its primary product is the Climate Smart Map, an interactive platform providing climate risk, vulnerability, adaptation, readiness, and governance data across 26+ Caribbean countries for policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs.

Product overview

The Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator (CCSA) operates as a climate action accelerator and convening organization, not a traditional software product company. The organization's core offerings include the Climate Smart Map (an interactive data platform for climate decision-making), the quarterly Investor Forum (project-investor matching platform), the annual Climate Smart Summit (conference), and the CCSA TV/Knowledge Hub (educational resources). A three-stage project submission and funding matching service connects climate projects with financing partners. CCSA also nominates for the Earthshot Prize and facilitates Project Preparation Facilities. The Climate Smart Map is the primary technology product, while forums, summits, and matching services are programmatic offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 29 coalition territories committed to climate-smart zone development
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PwC Trinidad and TobagocoreTechnology or IntegrationProfessional services firm that collaborated on development of the Climate Smart Map platform.
• VizzualitycoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology collaborator on Climate Smart Map development; designed interactive tool to be user-friendly for investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers.
• OECS CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization of Eastern Caribbean States; hosts joint Investor Forums and collaborates on climate action across 11 member states.
• CARICOM SecretariatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaribbean Community Secretariat; co-convenes climate discussions and provides political guidance for regional climate negotiations.
• Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional climate change center; hosts CARICOM Pavilion at COP and coordinates regional climate initiatives.
• CCRIF SPCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld's first multi-country risk pool providing parametric insurance to Caribbean countries. Partner at COP events.
• Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClean energy think tank supporting Caribbean energy transition and climate-smart development.
• The Nature ConservancyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal environmental organization working on conservation and climate solutions.
• VirginminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirgin Unite platform supports climate initiatives; Richard Branson-founded environmental efforts.
• BCG (Boston Consulting Group)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal management consulting firm supporting climate strategy development.
• Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreen growth organization; co-implements Eastern Caribbean Greenpreneurs program with OECS.
• Fork FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWisconsin-based company providing Flex Farms hydroponic systems for climate-smart agriculture pilot across Anguilla, Cayman, and Barbados.
• Walkers ReservecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaribbean's largest regeneration project in Barbados; hosts Climate Smart Summit site visits and workshops.
• Walkers Institute for Regenerative Research and Design (WIRRED)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institution hosting climate-smart agriculture projects and workshops with CCSA.
• Caribbean Philanthropic Alliance (CariPhil)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional philanthropy alliance; partner for Climate Smart Summit 2026.
• Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional center promoting renewable energy; partner for Climate Smart Summit 2026 and Rum & Sargassum project.
• ANSA McAL GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaribbean conglomerate; signed MoU with Kenesjay Green Limited for green energy development at COP28; keynote speaker at Climate Smart Summit 2026.
• Kenesjay Green LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreen energy development company; signed MoU with ANSA McAL for green hydrogen development in the Caribbean.
• CrossBoundaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvestment advisory firm; associate Jamie McInerney led implementation of investment facilitation programs in the Caribbean.
• Earthshot PrizecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCCSA serves as official nominator for Earthshot Prize in the Caribbean; identifies and fosters climate solutions for the prestigious global award.
• The University of the West Indies (UWI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional university; Cave Hill campus commercialization partner for Rum & Sargassum project; sponsor of climate events.
• HDF EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench hydrogen infrastructure company; Vice President Thibault Ménage spoke at CCSA Investor Forum.
• TotalEnergiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy company; Stephen Wedderburn from TotalEnergies Marketing Jamaica participated in Investor Forum.
• CDEMAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency; coordinates disaster response and resilience initiatives.
• GFANZ Caribbean ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero Caribbean Chapter; Gerald Lindo represents CCSA in the chapter.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC): Australian green finance institution investing in clean energy projects and providing concessional capital. Comparable as a regional green finance institution using blended capital to mobilize climate investment—relevant as a structural model for what CCSA could evolve into for the Caribbean.
• Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI): Clean energy think tank supporting energy transition globally, including Caribbean work. Comparable as a strategic partner running parallel energy transition programs in the Caribbean; existing CCSA partner.
• Green Climate Fund (GCF): UNFCCC financial mechanism providing climate funding to developing countries including Caribbean SIDS. CCSA partners with GCF to channel funding; comparable as the upstream capital source whose flows CCSA intermediates.
• ClimateWorks Foundation: Global climate philanthropy that funds climate solutions through grants to NGOs and accelerators. Comparable as a funder and strategic convener operating at a larger global scale; CCSA is a ClimateWorks grantee/partner.

Regional players

• Caribbean Development Bank (CDB): Regional development bank providing financing and technical support for climate projects across the Caribbean. Comparable as a Caribbean-focused finance institution that CCSA channels projects toward; existing partner.

Direct peers

• Climate Policy Initiative (CPI): Climate finance analytics and advisory organization producing landmark landscape reports on global climate finance flows. Comparable to CCSA in its role analyzing and channeling climate finance, and could be a natural partner for Caribbean finance landscape work.
• CCRIF SPC: World's first multi-country risk pool providing parametric insurance to Caribbean governments. Comparable as a Caribbean-specific pooled-finance vehicle (63 payouts, US$267M+ to members); an existing CCSA partner.
• Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI): Intergovernmental organization supporting green growth in developing and emerging economies. Directly comparable to CCSA as both operate as accelerators convening governments and finance to scale climate solutions; GGGI is already a CCSA partner co-implementing the Eastern Caribbean Greenpreneurs program with OECS.
• Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC): Caribbean regional climate change center coordinating regional climate initiatives and hosting the CARICOM Pavilion at COP. Operates in the same Caribbean geography with overlapping climate action and policy mandates; an existing CCSA partner.

Emerging players

• CrossBoundary: Investment advisory firm with active Caribbean climate investment facilitation programs. Comparable as a climate finance intermediary working on deal flow in emerging markets, including the Caribbean; existing CCSA partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ccs_accelerator
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3Pd7u9YQ46B1h4b4WgPPtQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/caribbeanclimatesmartaccelerator
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/caribbean-climate-smart-accelerator
• Instagraminstagram.com/caribbeanaccelerator
• TikToktiktok.com/@caribclimatesmart.ccsa

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Funding rounds

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