We make environmental knowledge fit for decision-making.

From global assessments to on-the-ground implementation, we help governments, foundations, and local communities act on climate, biodiversity, and pollution.

Working globally with governments, foundations, NGOs, and the United Nations Environment Programme.

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We turn environmental science into decisions that shape real-world outcomes.

Science

Generate and synthesise environmental knowledge

Decisions

Translate complex science into insight for better decision-making

Action

Support implementation and build capacity

Outcomes

Enable solutions that deliver measurable impact

The challenge

Decisions are not short of data. They are short of usable knowledge.

Information is fragmented, too technical, and often disconnected from the real-world decisions that matter.

What we do

We make environmental knowledge fit for policy and investment decisions, turning science into practical insight, tools, and implementation support.

This enables decisions that unlock finance, support investment-ready solutions, and create benefits for jobs, livelihoods, and sustainable use of natural resources.

Decision-ready environmental intelligence

High-quality data and analysis that inform policy and investment decisions.

Communication that influences decisions

Clear, compelling stories and visuals that mobilise.

Digital tools and platforms

Practical solutions making environmental knowledge accessible and actionable.

Capacity development and training

Strengthening institutions and empowering communities.

Policy and governance support

Supporting the design and implementation of policy frameworks from evidence to practice.

Our impact

76projects delivered globally in 2023

100+partner organisations worldwide

50+countries of work across all regions

UNEPUN Environment Programme partner since 1989

Waves of Change project media from Luderitz, Namibia — Photo: Rob Barnes / GRID-Arendal

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From ocean data to decisions in Namibia’s coastal communities

Waves of Change shows how environmental data can be translated into practical insights that inform coastal planning, strengthen local capacity, and support sustainable use of marine resources.

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