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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

Call For Proposals: Feminist Approaches To Anti-Corruption – Deadline 31 October

09/10/2023

R2A opportunity logo Blog Posts

Grant type: Call for Proposals – Feminist Approaches To Anti-Corruption Deadline: Tuesday 31st October 2023 Organisation: Global Fund for Women Amount: $20,000 USD to $50,000…

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Using digital tools

Unlocking the Power of Visual Minutes in Meetings

04/10/2023

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In an era of information overload, capturing and retaining attention during meetings and collaborative sessions can be challenging. That’s where visual minutes come in, offering…

Isobel Fisher

Making your research accessible

Sharing research on research:  The role of the RoR registry and hub community

29/09/2023

Blog Posts

Research on Research (RoR) is the study of research practice. Also referred as meta-research or science of science, RoR is aimed at generating evidence to…

Alejandra Recio Saucedo

Monitoring and evaluation

EvaluVision: Building Capacity

27/09/2023

Blog Posts

WFP held a virtual workshop with the Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO), NITI Aayog, India, to introduce the concepts of EvaluVision and help DMEO…

Isobel Fisher

AEN Evidence 23

Reflecting on Evidence2023: what have we learned, and where do we go from here?

26/09/2023

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After a vibrant three days of dialogue and discussion, the Africa Evidence Network 2023 Conference has come to an end! Friends have been made; issues…

Inés Arangüena

Engaging the public

A day in the life of Sarah

20/09/2023

Blog Posts

The Women Deliver Conference 2023 was recently convened in Kigali, Rwanda, drawing an impressive assembly of approximately 6,000 in-person attendees and engaging over 200,000 individuals…

Isobel Fisher

AEN Evidence 23

Making evidence services responsive to policy needs

19/09/2023

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Day 2 of Evidence 2023, shed light on the practical implementation of Responsive Evidence Services (RES) in several African governments. Keynote speakers represented three initiatives: …

Isobel Fisher

Featured

Open call for grant applications: Giving Joy – Deadline 30 September

18/09/2023

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Grant type: Microgrant for Female Entrepreneurs Amount: Approx $500 Deadline: 30th September Location: Global Organisation: Giving Joy Through its micro-grants and mentorship program, Giving Joy helps women…

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AEN Evidence 23

What is decoloniality and why does it matter?

15/09/2023

Blog Posts

The first day of the Africa Evidence Network’s Evidence2023 conference set the tone for the following three days: challenging issues of equity, power and the…

Inés Arangüena

AEN Evidence 23

Get to know the speakers at Evidence 23!

13/09/2023

Blog Posts

Evidence 23 is now in full swing! The aim of this year’s AEN event, Evidence 23, is coming together to build a knowledge base for…

Isobel Fisher

Making your research accessible

Research Associate/ Assistant Director of Research: Giving Green, Remote Working – Deadline 22nd October

11/09/2023

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Job title: Research Associate/ Assistant Director of Research Term: Full Time Deadline: Sunday 22nd October 2023 Location: Remote Working Company: Giving Green Salary: $50,000-$80,000 for RA and $90,000-$120,000 for…

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AEN Evidence 23

One week to go! AEN’s Evidence 23 full schedule now available!

06/09/2023

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With a week to go before Evidence 23, make sure you check out the schedule for the event! Evidence 23 is taking place from 13th…

Isobel Fisher

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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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