ABOUT US
We are proudly the first female-owned resesarch and advisory firm in the Maldives.
We believe that conversations shaping island futures should come from within. As islanders, our lived realities inform how we understand the unique challenges faced by small island nations under rapid climate change and shifting development trajectories, and how we help meet them.
ONGOING PROJECTS
What we're currently working on
The work in progress that reflects our commitment to evidence-led, locally grounded approaches to the challenges facing small islands.
Hanimaadhoo Council
Hanimaadhoo Development Plan formulation (2027-2031)
National Disaster Management Authority
Maldives National Risk Register and Assessment
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Practical, evidence-based solutions for island contexts
From national policy to community engagement, our work spans the full arc of climate adaptation and sustainable development.
Climate Adaptation & Resillience
Adaptation planning, vulnerability and risk assessments, disaster risk reduction, and locally led adaptation.
Sustainable Development & Island Futures
Climate and development planning, policy analysis, and environmental governance and mainstreaming.
INSIGHTS
Research and advisory that makes meaningful impact
Snapshot of key contributions by our Directors across climate adaptation, finance, and reslience.
MEET THE DIRECTORS
Two decades of climate and development expertise
Combined experience spanning adaptation, climate finance, development planning, governance, research and locally led development across the Maldives and beyond.
Dr. Aishath Azfa
Azfa is a climate adaptation and governance specialist with over two decades of experience in the Maldives and internationally. She holds a PhD in Climate Change Adaptation from the University of Melbourne, and has provided technical and advisory support to the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and UN agencies.
Dr. Anaa Hasssan
Anaa is a climate finance and adaptation specialist working across research, policy, and international climate negotiations. She holds a PhD from the Universities of Melbourne and Manchester, and currently leads research at the International Institute for Environment and Development on adaptation finance and locally led adaptation for SIDS and LDCs.
RESOURCES
Our work is grounded in published research
Peer-reviewed articles, policy reports, and technical contributions across climate finance, adaptation, and island resilience.
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