IFSD is at the forefront of developing conceptual and methodological tools to improve policy processes and outcomes through better use of evidence, knowledge, experience, and community voice.
Services and activities
- Development of policy and practice lab
- Training and capacity building on writing effective policy briefs
- Production and dissemination of policy briefs on contemporary policy issues related to climate change, water, agriculture and natural resources management
- Training workshops on science commination to policy makers
- Guidebook on communicating research to policy and practices
- Advisory support in international development program planning and design
- Building science-policy community for positive change
Resources
Water Policy Lab Community of Practice Launched
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Policy & Governance Updates
Loss and Damage from Climate Change: Building Knowledge and Capacity in the Most Vulnerable Countries
Communities around the world are suffer significant losses and damages from unprecedented extreme climate-induced disasters. This Policy Insight, prepared by the Institute For Study and Development (IFSD) in collaboration with the International Centre for
Himalayan Spring Water Policy Lab Forum II
Overview: Over the past few decades, there has been increasing concern and evidence of springs drying up or becoming seasonal in the Himalayan region. There are many factors such as climate change, land
Himalayan Spring Water Policy Lab Consortium kicked off
The first meeting of the Water Policy Lab (WPL) Consortium was held on 16 March, 2022 which covered a general overview of the WPL approach and how it can be used to solve specific water
The Second Water Policy Lab Forum Organised
After the successful launch of the first international WPL Forum in July 2021, IFSD partnered with Australia India Water Centre (AIWC), the World Water Policy Journal, University of Botswana, and Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)
IFSD interns complete their policy insight papers
Two IFSD interns were provided with the opportunity to complete a policy insight paper under the guidance from their supervisors. Shikha Thapa Magar, PhD student at Hebei University was supervised by Dr. Jagadish Timsina and
The First Water Policy Lab Forum Organised
IFSD partnered with Australia India Water Centre (AIWC) and the World Water Policy Journal to organize the first International Water Policy Lab Forum (WPL I) on 16 July 2021 with a goal to catalyse dialogue