A research and advisory group tackling complex socio-ecological challenges faced by cities.

Okapi Research & Advisory

Okapi is an India-based research and consulting group focused on institutional design for complex goals in changing times. We help our clients create policies, ecosystems, and organizations that motivate and aggregate individual contributions to broader public purposes.

Our Projects

We are interested in assessing/fostering Sustainable Urban Transformations through multiple pathways such as water and waste management, food systems and disaster resilience.

Chennai Urban Farming Initiative - Okapi AdvisoryOkapi Research & Advisory

Resilient Food Systems for Resilient Communities

A program to build resilience to climate change and create healthy, self-reliant communities by improving food security and livelihoods, especially among the urban poor in Chennai.
Urban Ocean - Okapi AdvisoryOkapi Research & Advisory

Managing Urban Waste for Cleaner Oceans

A partnership of The Circulate Initiative, Resilient Cities Network and Ocean Conservancy, designed to help member cities solve interrelated problems around materials management that have implications for public health and environmental pollution.
Wetlands Restoration - Okapi AdvisoryTA Gonsalves

Wetlands Restoration

Presents a step-by-step overview of the key steps involved in ecological restoration by demystifying the science behind the restoration process.