The Institute for Global Progress
is an independent, world-leading think tank dedicated to shaping a more informed, equitable, and sustainable future through cutting-edge research, policy innovation, and transformative education.
Based in the United Kingdom with a global outlook, the Institute bridges academic excellence with real-world policymaking, offering a trusted platform for rigorous analysis, strategic insight, and constructive dialogue.
Rooted in the principles of equity, innovation, and sustainability, the Institute convenes leading academics, policymakers, civil society leaders, and international institutions to address the most pressing challenges facing both the UK and the wider world.
Our mission is to inform, inspire, and influence through evidence-based ideas that provoke thought, stimulate critical engagement, and drive meaningful change.
Structured around a unique constellation of thematic and regional centres, the Institute offers deep expertise across environmental sustainability, economic and trade policy, democratic governance, technological innovation, peace and security, and global health.
From the Centre for Environmental Progress to the Centre for Asian Studies, each unit serves as a hub for critical inquiry, cross-cultural collaboration, and practical policy development.
In the tradition of trusted journalism, we believe in the power of research and analysis to illuminate complexity and inform public understanding.
Our centres go beyond surface-level reporting to deliver in-depth, interdisciplinary work that explores root causes, examines implications, and offers actionable solutions.
Whether focused on climate change, geopolitical realignment, or the ethics of artificial intelligence, our work is grounded in robust methodology and global relevance. We are equally committed to accessibility and public engagement. Through events, digital content, publications, and educational programmes, the Institute makes complex issues understandable and relevant.
We believe knowledge should not only be accurate and credible, but also inclusive, engaging, and widely accessible. Trust, credibility, and intellectual independence are the cornerstones of everything we do. Our research is peer-reviewed, evidence-based, and transparent in its methods—ensuring our work can be relied upon by decision-makers and the public alike.
In an era of polarisation and misinformation, the Institute for Global Progress stands as a beacon of reliable analysis and thoughtful debate. In a rapidly evolving world, the Institute remains at the forefront of innovation, embracing new technologies, forward-thinking methodologies, and collaborative approaches.
We are dedicated to equipping societies with the insight and tools they need to navigate global challenges and shape a more just, sustainable, and forward-looking future.