The CITRIS Climate Navigator is a new Web-based tool for a new era in the search for solutions for a prosperous low-emissions energy future – one in which mitigating climate change is of critical importance. As this search intensifies, the Climate Navigator platform offers a unique forum that builds a virtual community of policymakers, businesspeople, and scientists. The Navigator seeks to provide tools for turning crisis into opportunity for faster development, better business models, and more efficient coordination of technology. Our discussion addresses key debates and how to structure them.