About Dala Institute

Dala Institute is a research and consulting organisation working at the intersection of society, ecology, climate, and policy. We work with clients including governments, multilateral agencies, foundations, and civil society to co-generate evidence and translate it into practical action.

Founded by researchers with deep roots in Indonesia and the wider Global South, we combine academic rigour with on-the-ground experience. Our work spans climate action, forest governance, energy transition, land rights, and community resilience — always based firmly in local knowledge and a commitment to fairness and equity.