Our story
We are shaping a climate-resilient world where everyone, everywhere is prepared for and protected from the impacts of climate change.
The Climate Resilience Center—previously known as the Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center—was established at the Atlantic Council in 2019 through the visionary leadership of our founder, Adrienne Arsht, and with support from the Rockefeller Foundation. The center’s journey began with a bold commitment: to reach one billion people with resilience solutions.
We recognize the urgent need for adaptation solutions that protect communities from the devastating and worsening consequences of global warming. Driven by our vision of “shaping a climate-resilient world,” the Climate Resilience Center creates and delivers transformative adaptation solutions that improve lives, protect livelihoods, and enhance opportunity for communities on the front lines of climate impact.
Our team
We believe a better future is possible.
While climate change is a challenge, it also presents an opportunity to invest in communities and drive change at scale. With our global network of partners, and policymakers at all levels, we are taking bold action to improve lives and increase human security. By collectively creating integrated, inclusive solutions, we can protect people’s lives, health, and livelihoods for generations to come.
Collaboration
We believe in the power of collaboration to spark groundbreaking ideas and powerful action, build deep and meaningful relationships, and carry us vastly further than we would go alone.
People-first
Rooted in a people-first approach, we are committed to co-creating solutions that prioritize the agency, empowerment, and dignity of the communities we serve.
Innovation
We embrace innovation as our guiding force, pioneering actionable solutions through an inclusive, sustainable, and science-based approach.
Partnership and trust
We build and maintain relationships on the cornerstone of trust. In all our actions, we lead with integrity, honesty, transparency, and reliability.