IDDRI

What IDDRI does

IDDRI (Institut du Développement Durable et des Relations Internationales) is an independent French policy research institute founded in 2001 and headquartered in Paris. Legally constituted as an association under French loi 1901, it operates as a non-partisan think tank that combines rigorous academic research with multi-stakeholder policy dialogue. Its mission is to identify the conditions and provide the tools needed to place sustainable development at the core of international relations and of public and private policy.

IDDRI's core offerings are organized around 10 thematic programs (Agriculture and Food, Biodiversity, Climate, Energy, Financing for Developing Economies, Lifestyles, New Industrial Policies, Ocean, European Green Deal, Transport) and a portfolio of international networks that it either convenes or coordinates. The flagship network is the Deep Decarbonization Pathways Project (DDPP), co-convened with the UN-supported Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), which produces national decarbonization pathways in 16 countries representing over 70% of global GHG emissions. Other centrally coordinated networks include Think 7 (T7, the G7 engagement group), the European Think Tanks Group (ETTG), Think Sustainable Europe, the Ukama Africa-Europe platform, the Institut Mobilités en Transition, and IDGM+, the latter supported by the French Development Agency (AFD) under the 'Laboratoire d'excellence' label. Outputs are research publications (reports, policy notes, working papers, blog posts), public events (conferences, webinars, roundtables), and a documentary podcast series (e.g., IddriTV).

The business model is non-commercial and grant-funded. IDDRI does not sell products or services and distributes all publications and event access free of charge. Core institutional funding flows from AFD via IDGM+, with additional project-based support such as the Inter-American Development Bank's financing of the DDPP-LAC program. Academic affiliation and reputational backing are provided by Sciences Po as a key strategic partner. Customers (or, more precisely, commissioning stakeholders and audiences) span national governments and ministries, multilateral institutions (UN system, OECD, development banks), research institutions and academia, civil society and NGOs, and a narrower private-sector audience focused on sustainable finance and green industrial transition. Sébastien Treyer has served as Director General since January 2019.

Name

IDDRI

Legal name

Institut du Développement Durable et des Relations Internationales (IDDRI)

Website

https://iddri.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IDDRI is an independent French policy research institute and multi-stakeholder dialogue platform that produces evidence-based sustainable development research and coordinates global networks such as the Deep Decarbonization Pathways Project for governments, multilaterals, academia, and civil society.

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Product category

Policy Research Services

NAICS

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720), Public Administration (92)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

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Economic Research, Statistics & Policy Advisory (BPADAMAJ)

Keywords

• Policy research services
• Sustainable development policy
• Climate policy analysis
• Multi-stakeholder dialogue
• Decarbonization pathway research

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

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Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

IDDRI is an independent policy research institute and multi-stakeholder dialogue platform that produces evidence-based research, policy analyses, and recommendations on sustainable development, climate, biodiversity, energy, and international relations. It organizes its work around thematic research programmes and international research/policy networks (including the Deep Decarbonization Pathways, Think 7, European Think Tanks Group, and Ukȧmȧ Africa-Europe platform), and publishes reports, policy notes, working papers, blog posts, podcasts, and events freely for governments, international organizations, researchers, NGOs, and the private sector.

Product overview

IDDRI is an independent policy research institute and multi-stakeholder dialogue platform organized around thematic research programmes (Climate, Governance of Sustainable Development) and international networks (Deep Decarbonization Pathways, Think 7, European Think Tanks Group). It produces research publications including blog posts, reports, studies, and policy notes. The institute's offerings center on policy research and analysis rather than software products, serving as a knowledge platform for sustainable development stakeholders. Its core value proposition consists of facilitating the transition towards sustainable development through research, dialogue facilitation, and international policy networks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Deep Decarbonization Pathways (DDPP): A global initiative coordinated by IDDRI that develops deep decarbonization pathways for countries to meet Paris Agreement goals.
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Products and services

• Climate Programme Research and policy analysis programme directing work on climate change mitigation, adaptation strategies, international climate negotiations, and decarbonization pathways for governments, international organizations, and the private sector.
• Governance of Sustainable Development Programme Research programme covering the governance of sustainable development including the Agenda 2030, sustainable development goals (SDGs), development financing, and international governance frameworks.
• Deep Decarbonization Pathways (DDPP) Network International network coordinated by IDDRI and SDSN that develops deep decarbonization pathways for countries representing over 70% of global GHG emissions.
• Think 7 (T7) Network Think tank engagement group within the G7 process that provides research and policy recommendations to G7 leaders, coordinated by IDDRI.
• European Think Tanks Group (ETTG) Network of European think tanks working on development and international cooperation policies, with IDDRI as a participating member.
• Think Sustainable Europe European network of think tanks focused on sustainable development policy research and advocacy at the EU level.
• Research Publications Comprehensive suite of research outputs including blog posts, reports, studies, policy notes, working papers, and scientific publications on sustainable development topics, distributed freely via the IDDRI website.
• Mobility in Transition Institute Research network focused on sustainable mobility transitions and transportation policy.
• Ukȧmȧ Network Africa-Europe platform of sustainable development specialists coordinated by IDDRI, focusing on just transition and green industrialization.
• IDGM+ Initiative Initiative for Development and Global Governance, supported by AFD and labelled as a 'Laboratoire d'excellence', at the heart of IDDRI's activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• DDPP network covers 16 countries representing over 70% of global GHG emissions, producing national deep decarbonization pathways and supporting long-term climate strategy development
• +1 more outcomes

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Sciences PocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSciences Po, a world-class university in the social sciences, is identified as a key partner of IDDRI. The partnership provides institutional affiliation, academic credibility, and potential collaborative research, positioning IDDRI within France's premier policy studies ecosystem.
• IDGM+ (Initiative for Development and Global Governance+)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDGM+ is a labeled 'Laboratoire d'excellence' project that sits at the heart of IDDRI's activities. It serves as a platform for research and policy dialogue on international development and governance, reinforcing IDDRI's institutional role and analytical capacity.
• Deep Decarbonization Pathways (DDPP) NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDDRI co-convenes the DDPP secretariat with the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), coordinating deep decarbonization research across 16 country teams representing over 70% of global GHG emissions. The network produces national pathways reports and long-term climate strategy analyses.
• European Think Tanks Group (ETTG)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDDRI participates in the European Think Tanks Group, a network of European think tanks working on development, climate, and international cooperation policy. The network produces joint analyses and policy briefs on topics including international finance reform and EU development policy.
• Think Sustainable EuropemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDDRI participates in the Think Sustainable Europe network, which brings together European think tanks to advance sustainability policy analysis and advocacy at the EU level.
• Think 7 (T7)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDDRI leads and coordinates the Think 7 (T7) network, the official engagement group of the G7 process. T7 brings together think tank researchers to provide policy recommendations to G7 governments on sustainable development, climate, and international cooperation issues.
• UkȧmȧmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUkȧmȧ is an Africa-Europe platform of sustainable development specialists coordinated by IDDRI. It focuses on cooperation and dialogue between Africa and Europe on just transition and green industrialization topics.
• Institut Mobilités en TransitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDDRI participates in the Institut Mobilités en Transition network, which focuses on sustainable mobility and transportation transitions as part of broader decarbonization efforts.
• 2050 Pathways PlatformmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 2050 Pathways Platform is a partner in the DDPP-LAC project, supporting national long-term climate strategy development across Latin American countries in collaboration with IDDRI and the DDPP network.
• Tempus Analitica (Mexico)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTempus Analitica is a research partner in the DDPP-LAC project, contributing to deep decarbonization analysis and modeling for Latin American countries.
• Evolved Energy ResearchminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEvolved Energy Research is a research partner in the DDPP-LAC project, providing energy systems analysis expertise for deep decarbonization pathways in Latin America.
• Escuela Politécnica Nacional (EPN, Ecuador)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEscuela Politécnica Nacional in Ecuador is a research partner in the DDPP-LAC project, contributing national energy and climate modeling capacity.
• COPPE – Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ, Brazil)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCOPPE at UFRJ in Brazil is a research partner in the DDPP-LAC project, contributing energy systems and climate policy research.
• Universidad de los Andes (Colombia)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUniversidad de los Andes in Colombia is a research partner in the DDPP-LAC project, providing national decarbonization analysis capacity.
• Universidad del Rosario (Colombia)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUniversidad del Rosario in Colombia is a research partner in the DDPP-LAC project.
• Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL, USA)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPNNL is a research partner in the DDPP-LAC project, contributing advanced energy modeling and climate analysis capabilities.
• Fundación Bariloche (Argentina)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFundación Bariloche in Argentina is a research partner in the DDPP-LAC project, contributing to regional decarbonization analysis.
• Centre international de recherche sur l'environnement et le développement (CIRED, France)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCIRED is a research partner in the DDPP-LAC project, contributing international development and climate economics expertise.
• KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden is a research partner in the DDPP-LAC project, contributing energy systems and climate policy analysis.
• Universidad de Costa RicaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUniversidad de Costa Rica is a research partner in the DDPP-LAC project, contributing national climate and energy research capacity.
• Universidad del Pacífico (Peru)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUniversidad del Pacífico in Peru is a research partner in the DDPP-LAC project.
• Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDDRI co-convenes the DDPP (Deep Decarbonization Pathways Project) secretariat with SDSN. The SDSN, a UN-supported initiative, mobilizes global scientific and technical expertise to advance sustainable development, and this partnership forms the institutional backbone of the DDPP's global reach across 16 countries.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Chatham House: UK-based international affairs think tank producing independent research and convening on global issues including climate, energy and sustainable development. Comparable to IDDRI as an international relations-focused policy institute with global convening power, though broader in scope.
• World Resources Institute (WRI): Large global research organization producing independent analysis on climate, energy, food, water and sustainable cities. Directly comparable to IDDRI as a similarly mission-driven policy research institute working across climate, energy and sustainability topics, though significantly larger and US-anchored.

Direct peers

• E3G: European climate think tank focused on accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy through policy advisory and convening. Comparable to IDDRI as a Europe-based independent think tank working on climate diplomacy, European Green Deal policy and G7/G20 engagement.
• Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL): International environmental law and policy organization working on climate, biodiversity and sustainable development governance. Comparable to IDDRI as an independent NGO producing policy research and advocacy on international environmental governance.
• Wuppertal Institut: German research institute focused on sustainability, climate and resource transitions producing policy analysis for German and EU governments. Comparable to IDDRI as a national-anchored European sustainability think tank combining research, modelling and policy advisory.
• Resources for the Future (RFF): Independent US research institution focused on energy, environmental and natural resource economics and policy. Comparable to IDDRI as an independent, non-partisan research institute producing economic and policy analysis on climate and energy transitions.
• Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations (same): IDDRI itself; listed for completeness of comparable ecosystem.
• Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP): Brussels-based sustainability and environmental policy think tank producing analysis for EU institutions. Comparable to IDDRI as a European-focused independent think tank working on EU green policy, climate and biodiversity governance.
• Climate Action Tracker (CAT): Independent scientific assessment tracking government climate commitments against Paris Agreement goals. Comparable to IDDRI as an independent climate policy research consortium producing assessment and analysis tools used by governments and international institutions.

Regional players

• The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI): India-based research institute working on energy, environment and sustainable development with strong policy advisory work. Comparable to IDDRI as a regional sustainability think tank, though geographically focused on South Asia and operating at similar mission-driven scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/IddriTV
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iddri
• Xx.com/iddrilefil
• Facebookfacebook.com/institutiddri

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

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