Our Vision:
To link global issues with local actions for sustainable change
Our Mission:
Conducting participatory action research with community members to achieve progressive, sustainable and transformative social, economic and environmental change
How?
By establishing partnerships with different stakeholders (university, government, civil society, NGOs, business sector, grassroots initiatives) to improve the livelihoods of individuals and communities.
Our key areas of research focus include:
Responsible consumption, waste reduction, resource recovery and circular economy
Social inclusion, empowerment and gender equality
Co-management of resources and co-production of services
Social and solidarity economy, ecological economy
Civic engagement and governance
Public policy
Rapid assessments of assets for and barriers to sustainable community development