Who we collaborate with
Public institutions, universities, research centres, development organisations, business associations, civil society and sector specialists working on climate and sustainable development.
Our specialised initiatives
MEA Climate Policy Lab
Connecting policy evidence with the realities of implementation.
MEA Climate Policy Lab brings applied research, practical experience and structured dialogue together to support climate and green-economy policy. The Lab works with institutions and stakeholders to understand implementation barriers, develop actionable policy options and bring lessons from practice into policy development.
The challenge
Well-founded sustainability policies depend not only on research but also on how organisations, markets and communities can put them into practice. Gaps between policy intent and institutional realities can affect delivery, investment readiness and equitable outcomes.
Where we focus
Evidence from policy and practice.
Bring together research, institutional experience and lessons emerging from sustainability programmes and local interventions.
Inclusive policy dialogue.
Connect public institutions, businesses, academic specialists and civil society around clearly defined questions and constructive discussion.
Actionable policy options.
Examine implementation conditions and develop options, responsibilities and learning pathways relevant to climate action, green economies, circularity and just transition.
The Studio Way in practice
Understand
—Define a policy question and gather evidence from implementation contexts.
Connect
—Engage institutions, practitioners and people affected by the issue.
Co-design
—Explore policy options and their practical requirements with stakeholders.
Test & Learn
—Examine feasibility, feedback and implementation lessons through suitable dialogue or trials.
Enable
—Share decision-ready insights and support institutional learning and follow-through.
What progress looks like
Better-defined policy questions; options informed by implementation evidence and diverse perspectives; clearer institutional responsibilities; and stronger use of learning in policy discussions and practice.
Connect evidence, dialogue and policy action.
Bring a climate policy question, implementation insight or research partnership to a shared discussion.