About IonE

We are open-minded, inquisitive and always seeking to learn – from research and practice, from one another, and from the communities and partners with whom we work.

We strive to be good partners – across disciplines, geographies, sectors, and ideologies – because the challenges we face require all of us working together.

We seek to empower all people working toward a sustainable future, and we recognize our responsibility to center the voices and knowledge of those most affected by the challenges we work to address.

Different ways of knowing and different lived experiences make our collective work stronger. We strive to create a space where everyone – regardless of background, discipline, or perspective – feels welcome, heard, and valued.

We set big, meaningful goals and hold ourselves to them. The scale of the challenges we face demands nothing less than our best and most determined effort.

We are creative and flexible in how we pursue our goals – open to new approaches, willing to experiment, and committed to learning from what works and what doesn't.