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About Us

Around the globe, we work to find life-changing solutions that transform how development can, and should, work.

Our Story
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Climate Change

With the threat that climate change imposes on development progress, our new climate change group will draw on our existing climate and environmental management capacity into a unified platform.

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Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to a workforce that reflects the vast diversity of the communities we serve.

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Innovation

We believe that by taking risks, being bold, and forging partnerships, the development community can scale innovations for sustainable change.

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The Latest

Check out what’s happening at Chemonics and get our experts’ takes on the latest in global sustainable development.

Our Work

We apply and adapt solutions from around the world and translate those approaches and ideas to fit each community and context. Our global network of 6,000 teammates work to turn life-changing solutions into world-changing ones.

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clients benefiting from financial services as of 2020

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new media initiatives designed to mitigate conflict as of 2020

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people with improved capacity to adapt to climate variability and change as of 2020

Harnessing Tech for Sustainable Development

Learn how Chemonics experts and local community members in Colombia adapted open-source technology to conserve and protect one of the most biodiverse regions of the world.

Development Works Here: Matthew Mendis

Matthew Mendis, managing director of the Chemonics Energy Group, discusses his path to development and the clean energy sector, Chemonics' Sri Lanka Energy project, and what motivates him to get up in the morning.

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What on Earth Is Climate Finance?

What exactly is climate finance? Why is it so critical to helping communities across the global mitigate and adapt to climate change, particularly those most vulnerable to its impacts? And how can the development community help?

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Lasting Impact at Scale

For nearly 50 years, Chemonics has strategically partnered with the private sector to deliver transformative inclusive development solutions and unleash the power of collective action for people, enterprises, and communities worldwide.

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Colombia’s Carbon Stewards: The Misak in the Páramos

This video is part of our docuseries on Communities and Carbon in Colombia and highlights the experience of the Indigenous Misak community in Colombia's high Andes ecosystems (páramos).

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Where We Work

We share the knowledge we’ve gained during our 45 years in development working across more than 100 countries.