VISION, PURPOSE AND PRINCIPLES

The Institute’s vision is a world in which climate change and other global environmental challenges are managed effectively to promote prosperity and well-being.

The purpose of the Institute is:

• to increase knowledge and understanding by performing world-class research on climate change and the environment;
• to promote better informed decision-making about climate change and the environment by engaging with a wide range of key audiences around the world; and
• to educate and train new generations of researchers through our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

The Institute’s principles are:

Independence: We carry out research and other work without interference from our sponsors and supporters.

Rigour: We base our research findings and views on robust evidence and reasoning, and not on ideology.

Internationalism: We are located in the UK, but we aim to advance understanding and inform decision-making across the world.

Leadership: We seek to guide thinking, discussion and decision-making in the UK and beyond on effective solutions to global environmental challenges.

Collaboration: We are committed to working effectively together and with our partners in the UK and across the world.
Engagement: We work constructively with decision-makers among the public, businesses and policy-makers.

Fulfillment: we seek to create an environment in which staff and students can flourish and achieve their full potential, to the benefit of themselves and the Institute.