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Thematic expertise

The themes and sectors where our teams apply research, evaluation and advice for climate resilience and social impact. Our services describe what we deliver; this page shows where we apply them.

Focus areas

Five families of expertise

Twelve thematic areas, grouped by the change they aim for.

Climate risk & resilience

Anticipating climate shocks and governing the ecosystems people depend on.

Early Warning & Anticipatory Action

Stronger risk monitoring, forecasting and early action to reduce climate impacts on people and livelihoods.

Coastal & Marine Climate Governance

Resilient and inclusive governance for coastal ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.

Food systems, livelihoods & social protection

Resilient agriculture, inclusive markets, and the finance and safety nets that protect livelihoods.

Climate-Resilient Agriculture & Food Security

Climate-smart practices, smallholder support and school meals that protect food security.

Agribusiness & Value Chains

Inclusive, climate-resilient value chains that create jobs, add value and sustain livelihoods.

Climate Finance, Insurance & Social Protection

Finance, risk transfer and shock-responsive safety nets that build resilience and reach the furthest behind.

Education, health & well-being

Learning, health and nutrition for children, adolescents and women facing climate risk.

Climate-Friendly Education

Climate and sustainability in curricula, schools and learning infrastructure, with ministries of education.

Women & Children's Health and Nutrition

Health, nutrition and well-being for women, children and adolescents facing climate risk.

Inclusion, protection & local leadership

Where we work on these in depth. They are also built into every service as cross-cutting expertise.

Gender Equality, Social Inclusion & Rights

Gender equality and social inclusion (GESI), including disability inclusion, and rights-based approaches, from assessment to action plan.

Protection, GBV & Child Safeguarding

Child protection systems, safe spaces and gender-based violence (GBV) risk mitigation.

Localisation & Locally Led Development

Community priorities, local knowledge and ownership at the centre of programmes.

Youth, engagement & convening

Young people as leaders, and the campaigns and events that bring people together for action.

Youth Empowerment, Advocacy & Campaigns

Youth participation and leadership, policy influence and people-centred campaigns, including youth competitions.

Global Conferences & Workshops

High-impact conferences, workshops and dialogues that connect, teach and drive action.