About CCP

Who We Are

The Climate Catalyst Prize is a global NGO dedicated to turning climate ambition into action in the world’s most vulnerable countries. We provide technical expertise, funding pathways, and catalytic programs that help LDCs adapt, grow, and lead in the low-carbon transition.

Our Genesis

The Story of Climate Catalyst Prize

The Climate Catalyst Prize was founded on a simple belief: the countries facing the greatest climate risks should have the greatest access to solutions, finance, and technical support.

We focus on Least Developed Countries — where climate change hits first and hardest, but where innovation and resilience also run deepest. CCP works as a bridge between LDC governments, local NGOs, municipalities, and global climate finance.

We don’t just write reports. We catalyze. That means turning plans into funded projects. Turning farms into climate-smart systems. Turning carbon potential into real revenue. Turning adaptation ideas into infrastructure that protects lives.

From water security and sustainable agriculture to carbon markets and low-carbon energy, we provide the technical assistance, partnerships, and funding pathways needed to transform climate ambition into measurable impact.

CCP field work
Our Promise

Practical support, delivered with and for LDCs.

Our Mission

Catalyzing Climate Solutions. Transforming Futures.

To catalyze climate solutions in LDCs by providing the tools, finance, and partnerships needed to transform futures.

Methodology

Our Approach

The Climate Catalyst Prize exists because LDCs need more than pledges — they need partners, tools, and capital.

01

Catalyze

Identify high-impact opportunities in vulnerable communities and sectors.

02

Support

Provide technical assistance, feasibility studies, MRV, and capacity building.

03

Finance

Unlock international climate funds (GCF, GEF), grants, and carbon revenue.

04

Scale

Replicate successful models across countries and regions for maximum resilience.

Partnership

Who We Work With

We work directly with key stakeholders across Least Developed Countries to turn climate plans into funded, measurable projects.

NGOs & Community Groups

Local non-governmental & community organizations

Municipalities & City Networks

Urban centers & local governments building resilience

National Governments in LDCs

National ministries & environmental agencies

Development Partners & Private Sector

Multilateral agencies & impact investors
Leadership

Our Executive Team & Experts

Guided by global leaders in climate finance, carbon markets, environmental policy, and LDC resilience.

Dr. Amina Sow

Dr. Amina Sow

Executive Director & Co-Founder

20+ years of experience leading international climate finance, UN climate negotiations, and resilience programs in Africa and Asia-Pacific.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Head of Climate Finance & Carbon Markets

Expert in Article 6 bilateral agreements, voluntary carbon markets, and structuring blended finance packages for LDC initiatives.

Dr. Sophia Chen

Dr. Sophia Chen

Director of Technical Assistance & MRV

Specialist in climate-smart agriculture, baseline methodology setup, environmental monitoring, and project feasibility design.

Kwesi Mensah

Kwesi Mensah

Regional Director - LDC Partnerships

Over 15 years driving community-based climate adaptation, municipal resilience planning, and partnerships across 30+ LDCs.

Partner With Us

Let’s build projects that deliver adaptation, mitigation, and sustainable development.

If you are an organization in an LDC working on climate, resilience, agriculture, or carbon markets — we can help.

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