Who We Are
Mission
Climatepedia was founded on the belief that climate knowledge should support practical action. Today, Climatepedia bridges climate science, policy, and practice through climate risk assessment, adaptation planning, resilience strategy, nature-based solutions, applied research, and capacity building. Our work helps organizations translate complex climate information into informed decisions and resilient outcomes.
Founder and Executive Director
Samuel Geldin, PhD
Sam Geldin is a climate risk, adaptation, and resilience advisor with over 15 years of professional experience working at the intersection of climate science, policy, planning, and implementation. He helps governments, international organizations, development agencies, consulting firms, and research institutions understand climate risks and translate complex climate information into practical planning, investment, and policy decisions.
His work focuses on climate risk assessment, adaptation planning, climate resilience, nature-based solutions, climate finance, disaster risk reduction, and professional capacity building. Through Climatepedia, he supports clients and partners seeking evidence-based approaches to climate-informed decision-making and resilient development.
Sam has contributed to projects across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Pacific, and North America, and his experience includes collaboration with governments, UN agencies, development organizations, research institutions, and other international partners working to address climate and development challenges.
Sam holds a PhD in City and Regional Planning from the University of Pennsylvania and a MSc in Environmental Science from Yale University. Download Sam’s curricula vitae here.
From Climate Education to Climate Action
Climatepedia was founded as a university-based climate education initiative focused on building climate literacy, supporting professional development, and fostering dialogue around climate change. Through training programs, research activities, and community engagement efforts, Climatepedia worked with students, professionals, and partner organizations to promote climate knowledge and action.
Today, Climatepedia operates as an independent climate risk, adaptation, resilience, and nature-based solutions advisory and research practice supporting governments, international organizations, development agencies, consulting firms, NGOs, and research institutions. While Climatepedia’s work has evolved over time, its core mission remains the same and builds on its educational roots: helping bridge the gap between knowledge and action by translating complex climate information into practical decision-making and resilient outcomes.
To learn more about Climatepedia’s past programs, contributors, and initiatives, click here.
Work With Us
Explore Climatepedia’s services in climate risk, adaptation, resilience, nature-based solutions, and professional capacity-building here.