Where our work makes a difference
Our research spans connected fields at the intersection of human rights, environmental justice and migration — producing evidence that informs policy and protects people.
9 focus areas
Human Rights & Protection
Rights, protection gaps and accountability for displaced, stateless and vulnerable populations.
Environmental Justice
Equity, governance and accountability at the intersection of environment and society.
Migration Governance
Policy, institutions and diplomacy shaping human mobility and forced displacement.
Climate Change & Adaptation
Climate-induced migration, resilience and adaptation in frontline communities.
Refugees & Statelessness
Legal status, protection and durable solutions for the forcibly displaced.
Labor Migration & Mobility
Rights, remittances and the governance of transnational labour mobility.
Gender & Vulnerable Groups
Gender, children and vulnerable groups across migration and environmental crises.
Public Policy & Governance
Evidence for effective, accountable and inclusive public policy.
Migration Diplomacy
Bilateral and multilateral cooperation on mobility, protection and development.
Rigorous, mixed methods
We combine quantitative, qualitative and spatial methods with community-based fieldwork.
Quantitative research
Surveys, statistics and data analysis.
Qualitative research
Interviews, ethnography and case studies.
GIS & spatial methods
Mapping mobility and environmental change.
Fieldwork & engagement
Community-based, participatory research.