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Connected areas of work
Research, analytics, climate information, digital innovation and community action working together.
Climate resilience for Africa
Turning climate information into action.
We connect climate insight, digital innovation, rigorous research and community knowledge to help people and organizations make better decisions in the face of climate risks.
What we do
Connected solutions for a changing climate
Our work brings together the information, evidence, tools and relationships needed to turn climate ambition into practical progress.
Research & Analytics
We generate and apply evidence to understand climate risks, vulnerabilities, impacts, and adaptation needs, translating research and data into insights that inform action.
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Climate Information and Digital Innovation
We combine geospatial technologies, digital innovation, and analytical approaches to generate actionable insights and strengthen climate-informed decision-making.
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Community-Based Climate Action
We support locally driven approaches to climate adaptation that strengthen community capacity, promote local ownership, and draw on knowledge and practices rooted in local contexts.
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About us
Evidence-led. Community-rooted. Built for impact.
Lens for Impact exists to connect climate knowledge, evidence, and innovation with the realities faced by communities. We seek to support informed decision-making and practical responses that enable people, communities, and systems to better anticipate, adapt to, and respond to climate-related challenges.
We bridge the gap between climate science, technology, and local action by transforming climate knowledge into practical solutions that support informed decision-making and sustainable development.
- Evidence-led decisions
- Inclusive and equitable action
- Practical digital innovation
- Sustainable community impact
Our approach
From understanding risks to creating lasting resilience
Our approach brings evidence, people and innovation together through a practical process focused on meaningful and measurable action.
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Understand
We analyse climate risks, vulnerabilities and local contexts using data, research and stakeholder engagement.
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Design
We develop practical, evidence-based adaptation strategies and digital solutions.
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Implement
We transform climate knowledge into practical adaptation solutions that strengthen resilience.
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Learn and Improve
We monitor outcomes, evaluate impact and continuously refine solutions.
Collaboration at every stage
We develop solutions with people, not simply for them.
Communities, researchers, institutions and innovators all bring valuable knowledge. Our role is to connect those perspectives and support action that is locally relevant and sustainable.
Emerging initiatives
Ideas moving toward action
Initiatives designed to explore new knowledge, strengthen local capacity and support more informed and resilient communities.
Climate InformationEast Africa
Climate Insight for Local Action
An emerging initiative designed to translate climate information into clear, locally relevant guidance for communities and decision-makers.
Digital InnovationAfrica
Resilience Innovation Lab
A collaborative platform for developing and testing practical digital tools that support climate adaptation and informed action.
Community ActionRegional
Community Adaptation Stories
A knowledge initiative documenting community experience, local solutions and the people strengthening resilience across the region.
Partnerships
Lasting impact is a collective effort
We welcome collaboration with organizations and people who share our commitment to informed, inclusive and practical climate action.
Communities
Research institutions
Public institutions
Civil society
Development partners
Whether you bring community knowledge, technical expertise, research capacity or implementation experience, there is an opportunity to create meaningful impact together.
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Let's work together
Turn shared climate challenges into meaningful action.
Have an idea, research opportunity, community challenge or potential partnership? We would be glad to start a conversation.