Think pieces Here, the ISF international development research team reflects on international development policy and programming. We provide links to external publications and longer-form articles. Climate risk integration: A new era for aid and development programming The development sector faces a critical challenge in addressing climate change and requires new ways of integrating climate risk into development programs. Climate-resilient WASH and climate projections Do all strategies for integrating climate risk into WASH planning at local levels need to start with deference to climate projections? International development research impact: 10 key insights We consider the value of international development research in shaping policy about Australia’s overseas development assistance and share our top 10 insights for making impact. Our role as international development researchers in decolonising research practices The pause in international travel offered us an opportunity to ponder a more equitable way of working with partners. Risk integration Integrating risk into our work is now more important than ever. Here’s how we’re going about it. Research impact and ethics Ways to ensure that international development research informs and supports positive change. International development research in partnership Five key features of ISF’s approach that have been intensified by limited travel and face-to-face interactions. International development research in the time of COVID-19 Summarising our thoughts regarding international research practice, prompted by the events of 2020-21. Explore International development