UCRISP

UCRISP is a non-governmental organisation based in San Francisco, United States working on environment & climate, water & sanitation, community development +1 more.

UCRISP is a non-profit landscape, urbanism, planning, design, research and sustainable development organisation registered in California under IRC Section 501. It originated as the research and sustainable development unit of estudioOCA. UCRISP works on climate mitigation and adaptation in urban and rural areas, mainly in Southeast Asia and other regions. Its projects combine data-driven studies, hydrological modelling, and community-led workshops with local leaders and stakeholders. Its focus is nature-based solutions, such as green infrastructure, floodplain restoration and reforestation, to address flood and drought resilience. Its work includes feasibility studies, master plans, cost-benefit analyses and capacity building for government officials and communities. Projects have been carried out in Thailand (Udon Thani, Amata City in Chonburi), the Philippines (Janiuay, Malay) and Myanmar (Yangon). The organisation is funded largely by individual donations and research grants, and donations are routed through an independent third-party platform.