We produce insights that transform the way the world thinks about, values and manages biodiversity. By bringing together producers of knowledge with consumers of knowledge, we enable research leading to use-inspired solutions.

Because biodiversity is all-encompassing, many of our projects address topics in public health, business practices and economic development, policy and governance, climate change and adaptation, food systems, social and behavioral change, public values, water management, as well as urban, marine and Sonoran biodiversity, among other topics.

We study ourselves to improve the efficacy and application of our actionable science model, serving as a scalable model that other organizations can tailor and implement around the world.

We approach research through the following three main focal areas from which initiatives derive, often overlapping one another (for example, the development and implementation of a sustainable fisheries decision-making tool involves all three):

Evidence, metrics and monitoring

Generating empirical support for measuring impact and evaluating outcomes, training and capacity building for what evidence is and how to use it.

Decision science and data tools

Creating tools to support evidence-based decisions, working with decision-makers on defining needs for knowledge and decision-making structures (e.g. engaging with businesses) and research into how to translate knowledge into action.

Stakeholder engagement

Connecting students and faculty with strategic partners, decision-makers and practitioners.