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and comparative advantages in order to strengthen the

sustainability and relevance of its operations. As a result,

GRID-Arendal is in a stronger position than ever to give

specific, policy-relevant insights at the country-level –

where it’s most needed – as well as through extensive

experience with environmental research and assess-

ments (through atlases, rapid response assessments,

vital graphics, targeted environmental assessments etc.)

at the sub-regional, regional and global levels.

New strategic relationships, such as GRID-Arendal’s

increasing participation in programmes financed

through the Global Environment Facility, will comple-

ment the organization’s long-standing collaboration

with UNEP and enhance our long-term effectiveness

by diversifying GRID-Arendal’s range of products and

services.

GRID-Arendal has also recognized the strength of the

organization’s networking abilities, particularly our ca-

pacity to bring all manner of stakeholders together

around complex issues to help identify and publicize

practical solutions that will inform policy and thus con-

tribute to positive change. Going forward, GRID-Aren-

dal’s partners, colleagues and friends can expect this

particular brand of ‘soft advocacy’ – with its focus on

pragmatic solutions, collaboration, and clear messag-

ing – to be further refined.