Transforming Climate Action Through Intelligence
The Climate Intelligence Network (CIN) is driven by a mission to equip the citizens of the Global South with the tools and insights necessary to fight for climate justice and bridge the climate data gap.
Mission & Purpose
The Climate Intelligence Network was founded to address two critical challenges in global climate action:
Climate Data Gap
Developing nations face a massive climate-data creation and governance gap, limiting effective policy-making, impactful climate action, and access to global climate finance.
Youth Power Gap
While youth worldwide are passionate about climate action, many in under-resourced communities lack the support and opportunities to mitigate and adapt to local climate challenges.
Accurate, real-time data is vital for understanding the complex environmental changes happening around us and for informing robust policy decisions and solutions. By engaging citizens in science, storytelling, and solution building, we harness local knowledge, create a sense of ownership, and fill critical data gaps that traditional methods often overlook.
"This grassroots involvement not only democratizes climate information but also amplifies the voices of those most affected, ensuring that global solutions are informed by diverse, on-the-ground perspectives."
Principles & Values
Our core values guide everything we do, from building technology to engaging with local communities.
Data-Driven Action
We believe that accurate, accessible data is the foundation of effective climate policy and community resilience.
Citizen Empowerment
We empower individuals to take an active role in climate action through citizen science and grassroots reporting.
Climate Justice
We prioritize the voices and needs of communities in the Global South, who are often most affected by climate change.
Responsible Tech
We build and deploy open-source technology that prioritizes ethics, privacy, and community-led governance to ensure solutions benefit all.
Our Team
A team of engineers, lawyers, technologists, and activists driving climate intelligence from the ground up.
Kaif Sally
Setting direction, priorities, and how CIN actually wins.
Simra Riyaz
Navigating policy, compliance, and the rules that shape climate action.
Yuneth Wijenayake
Building the systems that collect, process, and power CIN’s data.
Chathurya Wanniarachchi
Turning climate issues into action through advocacy and legal pathways.
Khadeeja Ilham
Growing the network and activating communities across the country.
Yashika Nipuni
Keeping operations efficient and finances aligned with impact.
Abilaash Vijeakumar
Translating climate work into stories people understand and engage with.
Sandu Dissanayake
Designing campaigns and communication that drive awareness and action.
Advisory Board
Our work is guided by experts in climate science, policy, and technology, ensuring our initiatives are grounded in rigor and best practices.
Ms. Wathsala Jayamanna
Appointed Feb 2026Programme Officer for Emergency Response & Resilience | 10+ years in Child Protection & Humanitarian Response.
Ms. Shanuki De Alwis
Appointed Feb 202623+ yrs Brand & Social Advocacy | Communications & Inclusion Specialist | Programme Director - Bleed Good Initiative.
Our Partners
The Climate Intelligence Network (CIN) values collaboration and collective action. We work alongside a diverse network of partners to bridge data gaps, empower communities, and drive meaningful climate impact across the Global South.
Transparency
We are committed to open governance, clear funding streams, and regular reporting on our impact.
Governance
CIN operates under a decentralized governance model, ensuring that local network nodes have a voice in strategic decisions and resource allocation.
READ GOVERNANCE POLICYFunding
Our operations are funded through a mix of philanthropic grants, institutional partnerships, and community contributions. We maintain strict financial independence.
VIEW FINANCIALSAnnual Reports
We publish comprehensive annual reports detailing our project outcomes, network growth, and financial statements to ensure complete accountability.
CIN News
Climate Intelligence Network to engage communities with apps
The Climate Intelligence Network, a youth-run initiative focused on data collection and people mobilisation for climate justice, launched operations earlier this month.
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LCOY Sri Lanka 2025: Redefining What It Means to Be Heard
Sri Lanka had a peculiar way of treating ambition. It downgraded mine from ‘plans’ to dreams, from ‘conviction’ to motivation, and from the podium to a blurb in the brochure. I was allowed to exist, not in the conversation, but to fight against someone’s idea of what I could be.
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Youth Lead the Way on Climate Action at LCOY Sri Lanka 2025
The Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) Sri Lanka 2025 gathered approximately 150 youth delegates across the country from 30–31 August for a dialogue on skills-building and effective action on climate change. It provided all participants an opportunity to learn, collaborate and make climate pledges, while contributing to the drafting of the Sri Lanka Youth Statement on Climate Change, in the lead-up to the Conference of Youth (COY) 2025.
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