Following the clouds.
From Insight to Impact.

Predicting movement and risk with space-based and on-the-ground insight in complex, climate-exposed regions

Providing contextual clarity and perspective
in crisis-affected and rapidly changing environments.

Through rigorous research, strategic design, and close collaboration with local and institutional partners, GIST helps organisations understand complexity and plan with more confidence.

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  • Discover – Research & Insight

    We uncover the realities that matter through human networks, local partnerships, and mixed-method research. Combining field data and open-source analysis to understand local dynamics and decision environments.

  • Design – Strategy & Foresight

    We translate evidence into strategies and foresight models that help partners anticipate emerging risks, align priorities, and strengthen collaboration across agencies and systems

  • Deliver – Advisory, Applied Analysis & Capacity Building

    We provide tailored analytical and advisory support that bridges research and practice — helping partners apply evidence, refine policy, and strengthen institutional capacity through targeted training and knowledge transfer.

Our work in action:

Recent Project Highlights

Strengthening Climate Resilience and Mobility Systems

In partnership with IOM and Spire Global, GIST combined satellite data, field research, and community engagement to map how environmental change shapes pastoralist...

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Due Diligence and Contextual Analysis in High-Risk Environments

GIST supported an international development bank to reframe its regional investment strategy in the Horn of Africa...

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Fragile Context Monitoring and Early Warning

For government agencies in Central Africa and the Great Lakes region, GIST developed real-time monitoring platforms to track changes...

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Strategy Design and Operational Planning in Complex Settings

GIST partnered with a multilateral agency and philanthropic investment fund to strengthen investment strategies across...

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Building institutional capacity and cross-agency collaboration

GIST works with judiciary and security institutions in Iraq and Somalia to enhance coordination on transnational and financial crime...

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In-depth assessments and due diligence in high-risk environments

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Fragile context monitoring, strategic foresight, early warning

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Strategy design and operational planning in complex settings

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Building institutional capacity and cross-agency collaboration

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Frequently asked questions

What types of challenges does GIST help partners address and what impact does that create?
GIST helps partners navigate complex and high-stakes environments by delivering insight that cuts through noise and uncertainty. We provide a high-fidelity understanding of context, removing bias and connecting facts with ground realities to help organisations anticipate risks and make decisions with more confidence.
What’s it like to partner with GIST?
GIST takes a client-centred and transparent approach. We begin with in-depth consultations to understand each client’s priorities and information needs, followed by a clear, quality-assured delivery plan. Our process adapts to each partner’s style, whether through close collaboration or independent execution with every engagement grounded in trust, accountability, and precision.
How does GIST protect data and uphold ethical standards?
GIST operates under strict data protection and research ethics protocols, maintaining Cyber Essentials Plus certification and full compliance with international standards. We never use public cloud AI or language models for client data, relying instead on secure in-house systems. Our team regularly updates ethical and technical policies to protect sensitive information, ensure informed consent, and maintain transparency with clients and research participants.
How are technology and local knowledge brought together in GIST’s work?
We combine technological innovation with human insight. Our Geospatial Information System (GIS) integrates satellite imagery, environmental indicators, and human data to visualise and analyse complex dynamics. These tools are complemented by field research, stakeholder consultations, and participatory mapping, ensuring that every dataset is grounded in local realities. This combination of technology and lived experience produces insights that are both analytically robust and contextually meaningful.
What makes GIST’s work sustainable and scalable?
GIST builds sustainability and scalability into every project by prioritising local ownership, institutional capacity, and adaptive design. We work closely with community and government partners to co-create solutions that are practical, replicable, and responsive to change. Our open-source tools and modular systems can be tailored across regions and sectors, ensuring that impact endures long after initial delivery.