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Have we stopped caring about the climate?

The climate crisis continues to escalate, bringing increasingly severe impacts felt across the globe. However, a 2024 report analysing data from eight...

What would a better international emergency aid system look like?

Amidst the chaos of a world on fire – metaphorically and literally – it is worth looking for ways to contribute to...

Does text messaging reach and engage young people?

How do we reach and engage young people – with research, with advice, with training? We know that the answer is going...

Seeing the Future? Predictability in Research Impact

For anyone involved in research, the question of impact is central. Proving that our research has had an impact on broader society...

Knowledge brokers: what are they and what do they do?

There are many titles and phrases for anyone who works in information, communication, and knowledge brokering in the world of evidence. The...

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Strategic communication

Communications Officer, Aga Khan Foundation (UK): London – Deadline 24 September

04/09/2023

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Job title: Communications Officer Term: Full Time Deadline: Sunday 24th September 2023 Location: London, UK Company: Aga Khan Foundation (UK) The Aga Khan Foundation, a leading global development organisation…

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A Comprehensive Resource for Strategic Communication and Social Change

30/08/2023

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In an increasingly interconnected world, effective communication for social change has become a crucial tool to bring about positive transformations. Recognising this need, the Values…

Isobel Fisher

Strategic communication

Amplifying Youth Voices: Exploring Empowerment and Civic Engagement in New Podcast Series

23/08/2023

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In a world where the voices of young people are increasingly gaining recognition and influence, a groundbreaking podcast series titled ‘Young people in the Global…

Isobel Fisher

Strategic communication

Advocacy & Communication Specialist: UNFPA, Cairo, Egypt – Deadline 30 August

21/08/2023

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Job title: Advocacy & Communication Specialist Term: Fixed Term Appointment Deadline: 30 Aug 2023 11:59 AM (America/New York) Location: Cairo, Egypt Other: Full proficiency in English and Arabic…

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Impact Practitioners

Selecting indicators for impact evaluation 

17/08/2023

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This 19-page document by Ruby Sandhu-Rojon provides a comprehensive guide on selecting indicators for impact evaluation. It is digestible, easy to follow and packed with…

Karolina Bohacova

AEN Evidence 23

In Person Registration is now open!

16/08/2023

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In person registration is now open for the highly anticipated event by AEN, Evidence 2023, taking place from 13th to the 15th of September. You…

Isobel Fisher

Using social media

Social Media Internship with GAGE — Deadline 31st August

15/08/2023

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Job title: GAGE social media internship Term: From 3 months up to 1 year Contract: Part-time/ Full- time Deadline: 31st August Location: Remote About GAGE…

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Impact Practitioners

How to approach and learn from research into use activities

10/08/2023

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This 6-page learning guide commissioned by the Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA) focuses on research into use activities and what you…

Karolina Bohacova

Measuring success

SBC Impact: Data at your fingertips

09/08/2023

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The Communication Initiative Network, Evidence SBC Impact have created an innovative resource useful for identifying direct impact for policy makers, practitioners and people directly experiencing…

Isobel Fisher

Impact Practitioners

How to overcome research-policy barriers and strengthen uptake – lessons from United Nations 

03/08/2023

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This 18-page conference report produced by the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies aims to…

Karolina Bohacova

Engaging policy audiences

Podcast: Disrupting the development sector from the Global South. Priyanthi Fernando interviewed

02/08/2023

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Priyanthi Fernando, the outgoing Executive Director of the International Women’s Rights Action Watch, Asia Pacific (IWRAW AP) has released a new insightful and thought-provoking podcast….

Isobel Fisher

Learning in context

School Coordinator, WIEGO – Deadline 18 August

31/07/2023

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Job Title: WIEGO School Coordinator Contract Type: 6-month trial contract (4 days per week) Salary: To be discussed with successful candidate Deadline: Friday 18th August 2023…

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  • Have we stopped caring about the climate?
  • What would a better international emergency aid system look like?
  • Does text messaging reach and engage young people?
  • Seeing the Future? Predictability in Research Impact
  • Knowledge brokers: what are they and what do they do?
🌀 Have we stopped caring about the climate?

Crisis fatigue. Shrinking attention spans. Endless global emergencies.

🌍 Climate change is slipping off the radar — even as the urgency grows.

In her latest blog, Inés Arangüena comnsiders new research from the Reuters Institute and explores how we can re-ignite public connection to the climate crisis — emotionally and politically.

📖 Read the full piece via 🔗 Link in bio

#ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #CrisisFatigue #ScienceCommunication #ClimateAction #Sustainability #InesArangüena #ResearchToAction #ClimateAwareness #StayEngaged

🌀 Have we stopped caring about the climate?

Crisis fatigue. Shrinking attention spans. Endless global emergencies.

🌍 Climate change is slipping off the radar — even as the urgency grows.

In her latest blog, Inés Arangüena comnsiders new research from the Reuters Institute and explores how we can re-ignite public connection to the climate crisis — emotionally and politically.

📖 Read the full piece via 🔗 Link in bio

#ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #CrisisFatigue #ScienceCommunication #ClimateAction #Sustainability #InesArangüena #ResearchToAction #ClimateAwareness #StayEngaged

🌍 Amidst a world in crisis, it's still possible — and powerful — to be part of building something better.

Want to help rethink how humanitarian aid works? 🌱 Join the global #HumanitarianRethink consultation and be part of shaping a more inclusive, effective, and far-reaching system.

🗣️ Add your voice.
🔗 Link in bio or visit:
researchtoaction.org/2025/05/what-would-a-better-international-emergency-aid-system-look-like

#RebuildingBetter #HumanitarianAid #R2ARecommends #GlobalVoices #AidReform #MakeChange #CrisisResponse #HumanityInAction

🌍 Amidst a world in crisis, it's still possible — and powerful — to be part of building something better.

Want to help rethink how humanitarian aid works? 🌱 Join the global #HumanitarianRethink consultation and be part of shaping a more inclusive, effective, and far-reaching system.

🗣️ Add your voice.
🔗 Link in bio or visit:
researchtoaction.org/2025/05/what-would-a-better-international-emergency-aid-system-look-like

#RebuildingBetter #HumanitarianAid #R2ARecommends #GlobalVoices #AidReform #MakeChange #CrisisResponse #HumanityInAction

🌀 Can we predict research impact?
Not exactly — but we can think more clearly about what’s likely, what’s possible, and what’s out of our hands.

This week on @researchtoaction, we’re recommending a thoughtful resource:
📄 “Seeing the Future: Predictability in Research Impact”
🔗 Link in bio

A useful read for researchers, funders & knowledge brokers thinking about how research makes a difference in the real world.

#ResearchImpact #KnowledgeMobilisation #EvidenceUse #ImpactPlanning #ResearchEngagement #R2ARecommends #LinkInBio

#ResearchImpact #KnowledgeMobilisation #EvidenceUse #ImpactPlanning #ResearchEngagement #R2ARecommends

🌀 Can we predict research impact?
Not exactly — but we can think more clearly about what’s likely, what’s possible, and what’s out of our hands.

This week on @researchtoaction, we’re recommending a thoughtful resource:
📄 “Seeing the Future: Predictability in Research Impact”
🔗 Link in bio

A useful read for researchers, funders & knowledge brokers thinking about how research makes a difference in the real world.

#ResearchImpact #KnowledgeMobilisation #EvidenceUse #ImpactPlanning #ResearchEngagement #R2ARecommends #LinkInBio

#ResearchImpact #KnowledgeMobilisation #EvidenceUse #ImpactPlanning #ResearchEngagement #R2ARecommends


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