C21 was set-up and seed-funded by Walt and Nick Beglinger. The foundation is governed by an independent board. C21 is Zurich-based, duly registered and administered by Swiss federal law as a tax exempt, internationally active foundation. C21 mobilizes development resources through core funding and based on project finance. Latter includes funding for C21’s ongoing role in originated initiatives (project-specific capacity and expenses). Project governance is generally delegated to committees representing all project partners. C21 does not engage in mandated research or project development, but selectively takes-up speaking and short-term advisory assignments.