Research areas

Four research areas, one mandate

Policy Action Lab's research spans climate trade and carbon governance, public governance, human development, and environmental sustainability.

3.1

Climate Trade & Carbon Governance

CBAM, CCM, ESG, ICM and five strategic research programs.

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3.2

Governance & Public Policy

Social policy, service delivery, institutional performance, RCTs.

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3.3

Human Development

Education, health, nutrition, livelihoods, social protection.

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3.4

Environment & Natural Resources

Energy transition, climate resilience, biodiversity, NRM.

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Across every research area, we design and promote research that is inclusive, participatory, and equitable — addressing barriers faced by women, children, the elderly, persons with disabilities, migrants, and disaster-affected communities.