Knowledge2Action

As the current chapter of Knowledge2Action comes to a close, the saplings planted will continue to grow, prosper, and bear fruits – here’s a snapshot of the seeds sown!

The Cluster of Cooperation (CLOC) Knowledge to Action (K2A) in South Asia is a “public good” open to Swiss and South Asian institutions that are interested in partnering for the promotion of the SDGs in South Asia and Switzerland through research and education.

CLOC K2A South Asia aims to be a regional hub to facilitate cooperation in research and education on environmental sustainability and social well being. It seeks to promote regional collaboration and interdisciplinary engagement for the SDGs in South Asia. Our main focus is the conversion of academic knowledge outputs into actions and tools for diverse SDG actors.

K2A aims at bridging the gap between scientific research and the potential users and implementers of the knowledge, namely: policymakers, activists, journalists, educators and community workers. We focus not only on conventional forms of knowledge dissemination, but also on dialogue, imparting particular skills and collective learning across professions.

What Was The Idea Behind K2A?

“An experimental, community-driven network bridging academic research and real-world action across South Asia and Switzerland.”

✔ Decentralized, transdisciplinary collaboration

✔ Amplified local voices and experiential wisdom

✔ Funded by Swiss partners, active across 7 countries

Was the experiment successful ?

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Sparked new research, joint proposals & lasting academic bonds.

Tales from the field: A north-south bond

Network Expansion

Widened access to international expertise and mentorship.

SDG Academy

Policy Influence

Real-world insights informed climate and development policy dialogues.

Small Grant Outputs

Long-Term Sustainability

Network ties remain strong despite the end of funding.

K2A Through The Years

Power of Small Grants

Enabled high-impact local projects and unlocked larger funding.

Stepping stones to action: A K2A success story

In-Person Mobility

Fostered trust, personal growth, and transformative learning.

From the Sundarbans Delta to the Alps: Advancing Transdisciplinary Collaboration for Transformative Change

Thank you to every collaborator, learner, and change maker. Though funding has ended, the K2A spirit lives on in the connections fostered, the knowledge translated, and local impacts generated.