Our Vision

To link global issues with local actions for sustainable change

Our Mission

Conducting participatory action research with community members to achieve progressive, sustainable and transformative social, economic and environmental change

How will CBRL strive for our mission and vision?

By establishing partnerships with different stakeholders (university, government, civil society, NGOs, business sector, grassroots initiatives) to improve the livelihoods of individuals and communities.

 

Our key areas of research focus include:

  • Responsible consumption, waste reduction, resource recovery and circular economy

  • Social inclusion, empowerment and gender equality

  • Co-management of resources and co-production of services

  • Social and solidarity economy, ecological economy

  • Civic engagement and governance

  • Public policy

  • Rapid assessments of assets for and barriers to sustainable community development