Co-creating research and policy for a changing world 

Over the past four years, the Agile Initiative has funded over 20 rapid research projects on critical policy and practice questions. Over 50 partners from the public, private and third sector and more than 150 researchers have co-designed and delivered these projects. In doing so, we have generated a wealth of learning and exposed many more questions.  

We invite policymakers, funders, researchers, research-support professionals and academic leadership to come together on 21^st September 2026 to explore what it takes to deliver timely, policy-relevant and inclusive environmental research and how we can do this better. 

Join us to:

• Engage with Agile researchers and partners to find out more about the diversity of solutions proposed to major environmental challenges and the emerging impacts  

• Exchange learning on how to do rapid, co-created and inclusive research, and some pitfalls to avoid 

• Interrogate what needs to change and why within funding bodies and academic institutions to enable timely research to address climate change and biodiversity loss 

• Explore strategies for responding to future evidence needs 

• Gain insights into methods, approaches and tools for co-creating rapid, interdisciplinary research for policy and practice 

Across the day you can expect to participate in a series of interactive activities with delegates from government, executive agencies, funding bodies, non-governmental organisations and research institutions.  

The Agile Initiative values all voices and perspectives and is committed to running inclusive and accessible events. You can let us know about any appropriate accommodations that you require when you register (registration will open soon). 

This is an in-person event; online attendance will not be possible.  

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Monday 21 September 2026 | 09:00–17:00 | Sultan Nazrin Shah Centre, Worcester College, Oxford