How we work
Evidence alone is not enough. People need the power and resources to act on it.
Our theory of change explains how we work with partners to combine knowledge, build alliances, and challenge the laws, economic models and power imbalances that stand in the way. It guides how we turn shared ambitions into action, learn from experience and adapt our approach.
What we’ve changed together
Our six priorities focus our research, partnerships and influence on tackling climate change, nature loss and inequality, and the unfair systems that drive them. Visit our impact page to find more.
Research excellence and impact
Research excellence means producing credible evidence with the people whose lives and priorities it concerns, and working together to influence policy and practice. Our commitments to ethics, integrity and rigorous review guide how we do this
Learning from our work
We monitor and evaluate our work to understand the impact we have made alongside our partners. We use what we learn to strengthen our research, refine our approach and share lessons with others
Our values in practice
Our values guide how we conduct research, build partnerships and work with one another. They commit us to caring for people and the planet, respecting local knowledge, sharing power, and challenging injustice in our everyday decisions and actions
How we communicate
We make research accessible and relevant to the people who can use it. By listening to audiences and working with partners, we connect evidence and local experience with policy debates and opportunities for action.
Our communications bring together clear messages, timely engagement and practical calls to action