Our Impact

We work closely with partners in government, business and international organisations to provide evidence to solve their infrastructure challenges. Our research has been widely taken up by decision-makers worldwide

United Kingdom

We have contributed to a number of national infrastructure assessments in the UK in collaboration with the National Infrastructure Commission, Environment Agency, Ofwat, among others.

England’s Economic Heartland decarbonisation study

A report with England’s Economic Heartland showing how the region could achieve a net zero carbon transport system by 2050.


National water scarcity study

A report with the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) on preparing for a drier future in the UK’s water sector.


National scale study for 5G deployment

A report with the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) showing how the UK could become a world leader in 5G technologies.


National infrastructure assessment - congestion, carbon and priorities

A report with the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) outlining the UK’s infrastructure priorities up to 2050.


Long Term Investment Scenarios for flood risk management

A report with the Environment Agency showing how different scenarios affect investment in flood and coastal erosion risk management.


National water system simulation modelling

A report with the Environment Agency exploring England’s long term water needs, setting out the scale of action needed to ensure resilient supplies and an improved water environment.


Systems analysis of interdependent network vulnerabilities

A study for the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) analysing the resilience of interdependent infrastructure systems.


Pathways to Sustainable Land-Use and Food Systems in the United Kingdom by 2050

FABLE report on pathways to sustainable food systems and land use.

International

We work closely with international institutions such as the World Bank, United Nations, OECD, IIASA, and others

Ghana Road map for a resilient infrastructure in a changing climate

National analysis to identify a pipeline of sustainable and resilient infrastructure projects.


Water Security for Climate Resilience Report

A synthesis report outlining the research impact of the REACH project.


Policy Choices Can Help Keep 4G and 5G Universal Broadband Affordable

A policy document in conjunction with the World Bank showing the economics of 4G and 5G broadband worldwide under varying policy scenarios.


Saint Lucia: National Infrastructure Assessment

A national infrastructure assessment in Saint Lucia for United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS).


Curacao: National Infrastructure Assessment

A national infrastructure assessment in Curacao for United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS).


Vietnam: addressing climate change/disaster risks in multi-modal transport networks

A report with the World Bank analysing climate and disaster risks in Vietnam’s transport system.


Tanzania: addressing climate change/disaster risks in multi-modal transport networks

A report with the World Bank analysing climate and disaster risks in Tanzania’s transport system.


Argentina: addressing climate change/disaster risks in multi-modal transport networks

A report with the World Bank analysing climate and disaster risks in Argentina’s transport system.


Securing Water, Sustaining Growth

A report with the GWP/OECD Task force on global water security and sustainable growth.


Infrastructure: Underpinning Sustainable Development

A report in conjunction with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) on infrastructure and sustainable development.


Greening the Belt and Road: WWF’s recommendations for the finance sector

A report in conjunction with the WWF on green finance recommendation.


Adaptation of Infrastructure Systems

A background paper on climate adaptation of infrastructure systems for the Global Commission on Adaptation.


Addressing Climate Change in Transport – Volume 2

A report with the World Bank outlining measures to address climate change in transport networks.


Physical Infrastructure Networks and the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Chapter 3.3 in the World Economic Forum’s global risks report.