CCG's Data-to-Deal framework has already helped unlock more than $11 billion in climate and sustainable infrastructure investment, supporting countries across the Global South to move from planning to implementation.
Funded by the UK Government's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) through its Global Research and Technology Development portfolio, CCG brings together leading universities and international partners to support sustainable energy and transport investment across the Global South. It does this through research, modelling, capacity building, and policy engagement.
While many countries have committed to ambitious emissions reduction targets, turning those ambitions into funded projects remains a significant challenge. Experts from CCG argue that robust evidence, analytical capability and local expertise are critical to attracting investment and delivering sustainable development goals.
Through its Data-to-Deal framework, CCG supports governments across the Global South to develop credible business cases for investment and strengthen national planning capabilities. Using open-source modelling tools, data resources and training, the programme helps countries make evidence-based decisions about their clean energy and transport futures.
Professor Mark Howells, Director of Climate Compatible Growth (CCG), said: “As countries work towards delivering their climate commitments, the need for reliable data and robust analysis has never been greater.
“Effective climate action depends not only on ambition, but on the ability to understand the implications of different policy choices, identify investment opportunities and build the evidence needed to attract finance.
“By providing open tools, training and support, we are helping countries develop the capacity to lead their own energy transitions and deliver sustainable development outcomes.”
As part of its presence at COP31 Türkiye, CCG is engaging with policymakers, funders and international partners to demonstrate how evidence-led planning can help drive climate action on the ground. Through showcasing the results of its Data-to-Deal work and sharing experiences from partner countries, the programme is contributing to global conversations on how to turn climate commitments into tangible investment and lasting development outcomes.
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