About Global South Climate Database

The Global South Climate Database (GSCD) connects journalists with climate experts across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Pacific. Oxford Climate Journalism Network and Carbon Brief created this resource to amplify diverse scientific voices in climate reporting. The database includes scientists, policy experts, and energy specialists from underrepresented regions.

Journalists search the GSCD by country, language, and expertise area. Furthermore, the platform supports 70+ languages, enabling communication across linguistic barriers. Users filter experts by research focus, institutional affiliation, and geographic location to find relevant sources quickly.

Key Features

• Also includes searchable profiles of climate scientists and policy experts.
• Furthermore, the database covers 5+ major world regions with concentrated Global South representation.
• In addition, users can filter by 70+ languages to match reporter needs and expert availability.
• Additionally, the tool supports country-level and expertise-level filtering for targeted searches.

Access and Data

The GSCD is fully open access with no registration required. Access the Global South Climate Database directly to search expert profiles and contact information. The database is regularly updated with new experts and maintains open data standards for transparency.