research

Our research weaves Indigenous and Western frameworks to illuminate the relationships between environmental, social, and institutional systems. We co-create knowledge that is culturally grounded, ethically guided, and practically useful, supporting partners in designing transformative, not extractive, solutions.

From Aline Carrara's work in Amazonia

monitoring & evaluation

We develop long-term, community-centred indicators of change rooted in place based cultural values. Our evaluation tools recognize patterns of imbalance and opportunity, guiding long-term regeneration rather than short-term efficiency.

what we offer

Institutional Ethnography, Diagnostics and Pattern Recognition

Reading socio-ecological indicators of systems and institutional relationships health or imbalance, indicating opportunity for regeneration.

Embedding accountability to institutions working in, with and for local communities and indigenous peoples on ancestral commons (e.g. Land, watersheds etc) to facilitate shared decision-making.

Bridging Indigenous and Western analytic systems without subordinating one to the other.

Develop long-term, community-cantered indicators of change rather than short-term or externally imposed metrics.

From Aline Carrara's work in Amazonia

participatory project design

We co-create research questions with local communities and Indigenous peoples to ensure relevance, reciprocity, and benefit sharing. Projects include inclusive design workshops, scenario mapping, and storytelling platforms for collective visioning.

what we offer

Participatory Research Methodologies

Reading socio-ecological indicators of systems and institutional relationships health or imbalance, indicating opportunity for regeneration.

Use visual, interactive, and culturally resonant tools to disseminate findings widely while respecting sensitive information.

Using tohu to navigate away from “maintenance paradigms” (sustainability, resilience) toward renewal and transformation.

From Ritodhi Chakraborty's work in Uttarakhand Himalaya

data analysis & visualisation

We integrate qualitative knowledge—such as oral histories and cultural maps—with spatial and quantitative data. Our visual tools help partners understand complex relationships while upholding data sovereignty and ethical return protocols.

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Relational Data Practices

Seeing data as part of a living network rather than a static object.

We integrate qualitative insights (oral histories, cultural indicators) with quantitative metrics.

Check data with data generators and co-design ‘give back’ protocols