Addressing climate change requires more than academic research alone. Because climate change is embedded in complex social, economic, legal and technological systems, meaningful progress depends on collaboration between researchers and the actors who shape, govern and experience these systems in practice. 

Collaboration is therefore a core element of SEVEN’s approach. SEVEN works closely with public authorities, industry partners, civil-society organisations, communities and other knowledge holders to co-create research, develop interventions and generate actionable knowledge that can inform real-world decision-making. Read more about our method. 

Collaboration at SEVEN takes place primarily through its thematic research areas and concrete projects. Partners may contribute in different ways, for example by: 

• jointly defining research questions and priorities; 
• participating in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research teams; 
• contributing practical expertise, data or case studies; 
• co-developing and testing policy options, tools or interventions; 
• engaging in education and capacity-building activities. 

Interested in collaborating with SEVEN? Explore our themes and projects, or contact us to discuss potential forms of collaboration.