Climate Change & Environmental Sustainability
The communities most vulnerable to climate change are often the least equipped to adapt to it. DIA’s research in this area examines how environmental shifts affect livelihoods, resource access, and development outcomes — and what interventions can build resilience at the ground level. We work at the intersection of climate, policy, and lived experience, generating evidence that can inform responses equal to the scale of the challenge.
Projects Featuring Climate Change & Environmental Sustainability
Sentiment Analysis on Green Skills Across India and Bangladesh
What does the youth think of sustainability and climate policy?
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Demand Elasticity and Externalities in the Adoption of Electric Cookstoves in Rural Tamil Nadu and Gujarat
Rural cooking transitions: demand, substitution, health, and gender impacts.
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Forecasts at Scale: General Equilibrium Impacts of Climate Adaptation (Endline Study)
Monitoring how increased access to weather forecasting affects agricultural choices and outcomes.
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Community-Managed Natural Farming Programme in Andhra Pradesh (APCNF)
Assessing, through a longitudinal study, the impact of natural farming on the quantity, quality, and market value of organic produce in Andhra Pradesh.
What we do
We partner with governments, development agencies, foundations, and private organizations to generate high-quality evidence, strengthen programmes, and translate research into meaningful policy and social impact.
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Data Analytics & Policy Research
Turning complex data into actionable insights that inform evidence-based government and development policy.
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Impact Evaluation
Rigorous evaluations using RCTs and causal inference to measure real programme outcomes and impact.
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Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
Comprehensive MEL systems helping organisations track performance and drive continuous, adaptive learning.
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Programme Design & Strategy
Designing practical, evidence-informed programmes that are scalable, results-oriented, and built to last.
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Qualitative Research & Behavioural Insights
Understanding human decisions and behaviour through interviews, ethnography, and mixed-methods research.
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Survey Research & Field Operations
We provide end-to-end survey and field research services, from initial research design through to final, analysis-ready datasets.