PANI established the “Center for Climate Action and Rural Development” (C-CARD) in December 2024. C-CARD designs innovative models to develop community resilience against climate change and its impact on livelihood, health, agriculture, water, and overall well-being.

C-CARD serves as a resource center for peer civil society organizations, researchers, academicians, practitioners, and policy makers. C-CARD provides training, conducts project evaluations, impact assessments, and collaborates on efforts undertaken by any organization or agency to address climate change hazards.

This is a humble beginning of an ambitious dream. With unlimited passion, the C-CARD has set out on a journey to make a difference.

C-CARD will gather evidence of the impact of implementation of various programs and activities designed and implemented by philanthropies, civil society organizations, government agencies, and others who are trying to support the rural population through adaptation and mitigation efforts.

Data, information, and evidence will be distilled to develop knowledge material, training modules, and policy inputs for respective stakeholders. C-CARD believes in continuous learning and the power of collaboration, and therefore we welcome ideas, suggestions, and collaboration opportunities.