Passing the Mic: Data Driven Research to Empower Just Transition Voices

Aya Research Institute Inc is a U.S. based non-profit think tank.

Our Mission:

The Aya Research Institute increases the number of Black and Brown scientists and engineers by using community-based participatory research to provide science-based solutions to communities most affected by environmental, climate, and energy injustice.

The Research

AYA Research Institute is a science based organization that conducts environmental justice public policy research to fill the current gaps in our knowledge and address past, present, and future environmental atrocities. AYA prioritizes using community-driven data and rigorous impact analysis.

RESOURCEFULNESS
INNOVATION
MEASURABLE IMPACT
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

The Aya Research Institute Inc. creates tools for the Just Transition, including Environmental Justice, Climate Justice, and Energy Justice.

We are currently looking for Grassroots Organizations, leading the Just Transition, to support by providing science and engineering expertise.

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FAQs

An independent research institute that produces scholarly works meant to influence policymaking and advocate for specific causes.
The Just Transition focuses on the principle that a clean environment and a healthy economy can coexist. The AYA Research Institute practices the principles of the Just Transition through the integration of Climate Justice, Environmental Justice, and Energy Justice to promote equity throughout the climate transition.
AYA refers to a West African Adinkra Symbol that represents a Fern, and means Endurance and Resourcefulness.
The AYA symbol suggests one who has endured many adversities and outlasted much difficulty.
Whether you’re a scientist or a curious visitor you can always help support our work toward Environmental Justice issues by donating. Your contribution puts us one step closer to providing scientists with data and resources that can change the world.