Our Competencies
What we do best
Co-produce Actionable Transdisciplinary Knowledge
CREATES serve as a pivotal knowledge hub, facilitating the exchange and learning from diverse types of knowledge, aimed at resolving complex socioecological justice challenges and trade-offs. Strengthen the co-production of knowledge by incorporating diverse perspectives, including local and indigenous knowledge systems, and disseminate this knowledge in accessible formats to reach a wide array of stakeholders.
Enhance Stakeholder Engagement and Inclusivity
CREATES facilitates intersectional inclusivity by creating safe spaces for open dialogues and interactions among all stakeholders, guided by evidence, fostering empathy, and promoting mutual learning through a solution-oriented approach. It broadens engagement with stakeholders to support and co-create transformative initiatives and innovations through collaborative projects, participatory research, and innovation labs.
Implement Practical and Innovative Solutions
CREATES pioneers collective action at the grassroots level through experimentation with tangible solutions in living labs to foster context-relevant transformative processes. We co-design, facilitate and implement transformative projects in collaboration with relevant and engaged stakeholders through participatory approaches and platforms.
Facilitate Knowledge Exchange and Education
CREATES serve as a pivotal knowledge hub, facilitating the exchange and learning from diverse types of knowledge, aimed at resolving complex socioecological justice challenges and trade-offs. Strengthen the co-production of knowledge by incorporating diverse perspectives, including local and indigenous knowledge systems, and disseminate this knowledge in accessible formats to reach a wide array of stakeholders.
Arts and Creative Communication for Research, Awareness and Advocacy
We are engaged in enhancing policies and advocacy efforts to ensure they are grounded in grassroots experiences and needs, translating complex research findings into actionable policy recommendations. CREATES utilize creative communication tools to amplify voices and advocate for policies informed by the realities and aspirations of local communities, fostering innovative approaches to change.