Work With Us
Strategic collaboration for impact where people and nature thrive
At GRID-Arendal, we turn science into meaningful action. We do not just provide environmental services. We co-create solutions that shift systems, tell stories that resonate, and build capacity for long-term, transformative change.
With over 35 years of experience, a strong UNEP mandate, and trusted relationships across sectors, we are a reliable partner for governments, UN agencies, foundations, researchers, and communities.
Our work focuses on three interconnected impact areas:
Nature – protecting biodiversity and supporting community-led conservation
Why partner with GRID-Arendal?
- Return on Impact - We help you move from ideas to influence. Whether you need strategic communication, a co-created assessment, or policy support grounded in evidence, we deliver results that inform, inspire, and scale.
- Transformative Thinking - We go beyond treating symptoms. Our approach supports systemic change by addressing the root causes of environmental and social challenges, promoting fairness, inclusion, and values-based leadership.
- Proven Experience - From supporting high-integrity blue carbon markets in Indonesia to amplifying local voices in the Arctic and empowering women in the informal waste sector, our projects demonstrate what is possible when collaboration is purposeful.
- Creative and Collaborative - We combine scientific rigour with creativity to produce communication tools that connect. Whether it is a photo exhibition, story map, animation, or policy brief, we make complexity accessible and compelling.
Let’s grow change together
If you are looking for a committed partner with a proven track record, creative tools, and a bold vision, we are ready to collaborate. Whether you are shaping policy, launching a regional programme, or creating public engagement materials, we are here to support.
Impact Areas
Connecting science, communities, and creativity to shape a better future
Climate
Purpose & RoleThis Impact Area focuses on helping people and ecosystems adapt to climate change...
Pollution
Purpose & RolePollution is a symptom of broken systems. This Impact Area focuses on reducing...
Nature
Purpose & RoleHealthy ecosystems are vital to human health, livelihoods and wellbeing. The Nature Impact...
Our Work in Action
What we’ve made possible with our partners
IPCC: Special Report on Emissions Scenarios
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was jointly established by the World Meteorological Organization...
GRID-Art
Using creativity, public art, and co-creation to transform environmental knowledge into shared understanding, dialogue, and...
Managing Climate, Peace and Security Risks from the Borderlands of the Lake Chad
The challenge Conflict in the Lake Chad region unfolds within a complex socio-ecological...
GRID-Arendal – West Africa Hub
Strengthening science-based ocean governance, tackling plastic pollution, and supporting sustainable marine ecosystems across West Africa....
Malawi National State of the Environment and Outlook
Attaining sustainable development through environmental stewardshipOverviewThe Malawi National State of the Environment and Outlook provides...
GRID-Arendal Annual Report 2025
A year of clarity, consolidation, and renewed purposeOverviewThe GRID-Arendal Annual Report 2025 reflects a defining...
Awareness and Capacity-building for Women of the Informal Recycling Sector
Toolkit for Facilitators – Second EditionA practical, gender-responsive toolkit supporting facilitators to strengthen awareness, safety,...
Africa Pacific Rugby Coalition
The Challenge Rugby as a tool for development to combat social inequalities, promote gender equality,...
Sustainable Blue Economy in Comoros under the SIDS Restoration Flagship
Three Unique Islands, One Unified Vision: co-developing a transition to a sustainable blue economy in...
NORSE – Biodiversity In Northern European Seagrass Meadows
Uncovering how Northern Europe’s seagrass meadows can withstand human pressures to safeguard biodiversity and our...
Capabilities of Change
We are more than an organisation. We are a team of facilitators, communicators, scientists, designers, and storytellers, each bringing their unique strengths to complex global challenges.
This section introduces the areas of expertise we draw on to help partners turn ideas into impact.
See Us in Action
Our work comes to life when stories, people, and places meet. This short reel highlights some of the voices, visuals, and impact that define what we do and how we do it, together.