Camda, for
credible climate action.

We are a community of data and analytical experts, dedicated to providing credible climate action information from regions, cities, businesses, investors and civil society.

Our mission is to use this information to show how the world is transitioning to climate neutrality and resilience in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.

At the end of 2022, the Camda secretariat completed its mission. This website is currently being maintained by the Data-Driven EnviroLab at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Our Story

From 2017-2022, Camda played a unique role within the climate ecosystem by providing reliable, transparent and insightful analysis on voluntarily reported climate actions.

Camda’s work focused on distinct but
interrelated areas:

  • Methodological guidance
  • Data and reporting
  • Analyses and aggregation of impact
  • Tracking progress of climate action commitments

The community explored standards for data collection and tracking of climate action, as well as the benefits of action for credible progress. Camda adhered to the principles of neutrality, credibility, academic integrity, and collaboration.

In 2021, the Camda community evolved on several fronts. These include the delivery of new insights, stronger outreach and engagement, and in terms of its governance.

The Camda secretariat completed its mission in 2022. This website is now maintained by the Data-Driven EnviroLab at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Community members

America’s Pledge, Bloomberg Philanthropies, BSR, C40, California Air Resources Board, CDP, Ceres, CIFF, ClimateNexus, ClimateWorks Foundation, Climate Bonds Initiative, Climate Strategies, Data-Driven EnviroLab, German Development Institute, European Commission, Global Covenant of Mayors, Global Climate Action Summit, Global Strategic Communications Council, Grantham Research Institute, GreenFaith, ICLEI, IDDRI, The Mission 2020 Campaign, New Climate Economy, NewClimate Institute, Regions4, PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, Principles for Responsible Investment, Rocky Mountain Institute, The Climate Group, The Stanley Center for Peace and Security, UNEP DTU Partnership, UN Environment, United Nations Climate Change, University of Maryland, University of Oxford, We Mean Business, World Resources Institute, and WWF.

Latest news and events

Camda Climate Action Data 2.0 Declaration @ COP26

Climate Action Credibility in the Decisive Decade Camda for credible climate action (a community of experts focused on climate action methodologies, data, and analysis) was created in 2017 in response to a call from the Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC. The community aims to assess the impact of climate action collectively and to track ambition […]
New blog post: the ambition loop in motion for EVs

New blog post: the ambition loop in motion for EVs

Utrecht University, Data-Driven EnviroLab and NewClimate Institute published a new blog post on The ambition loop in motion for electric vehicles in the automotive industry.  The piece discusses the observed ambition loop in the passenger cars sector and how it can be replicated to accelerate the transition to EVs. See key points below and read the full post on […]

Camda Insights: A Year in Review

Contents: – A year in review: Camda Highlights 2020 – Global States and Regions Annual Disclosure Report key findings – Emissions Gap Report key findings – Conference: International Climate Governance for the Paris Agreement

Camda Insights: Key Findings from Updated Net Zero Report and More

Contents: –Announcements: – Camda Website – Camda Stakeholder Consultation on Progress Tracking Metrics –Recent and Upcoming Publications: – Key findings from updated Net Zero Report by DataDriven EnviroLab and NewClimate Institute – Key findings from America's Pledge Analysis – Tracking Progress Framework published in Climate Policy Journal – Report launch webinar: Overview of Multi-stakeholder Coalitions by Réseau Action Climat