Research. Rethink. Reform.
Research from the Ground Up.
Who Are We?
Navara Institute is a Global South-led Non-profit Organization reimagining climate, economic, and development research and outcomes by centering the leadership, knowledge systems, and priorities of communities most impacted.
What Makes Us Different?
Global South Leadership
We come from the places we work in, and we’re accountable to the people in them.
Interdisciplinary Lens
We connect climate, economics, and development to uncover what siloed studies miss.
Community-Led Programs
We don’t extract knowledge; we build it with those most affected.
Community-led Initiatives
Project Dawn
Climate Resilience, Natural Resource Governance, and Community-led Adaptation.
Project Ascend
Economic Development, Macroeconomics, Public Policies, and Socioeconomic Inequalities.
Project Echo
Socioeconomic Impacts of Financial and Technological Innovations.
Project Tembo
Bio-Diversity & Conservation, Sustainable Tourism.
Ready to make an impact?
Contact us to discuss how your support can advance equitable, community-led solutions.