Who we are
Our purpose is to help organisations make sense of a world in flux. Through clear analysis, practical solutions and strategic advice, we translate research into action for organisations navigating geopolitical change and complex transitions.
Making sense of a world in flux
We believe research should help change the world for the better. It should inform progressive action and remain accountable to the people and places it affects.
Fieldwork supports campaigners, policymakers, public institutions, businesses and governments navigating geopolitical change and complex transitions. Owned collectively by the people who power our work, with profits reinvested, we’re structured to put mission and impact first.
We bring together leading experts in political economy, climate policy and development to deliver clear analysis and practical solutions under real‑world constraints.
What we do
Research
We offer academic-grade research that goes beyond the superficial (and the hallucinated). Our research is rigorous, sourced and built to withstand scrutiny.
Strategy
We provide independent, data-driven insight on where power lies, how incentives are structured and where the real decision points lie: not just in theory, but in our partners’ specific operating contexts.
Advocacy
We provide independent, data-driven insight on where power lies, how incentives are structured and where the real decision points lie: not just in theory, but in our partners’ specific operating contexts.
Advisory
We offer strategic advice on how to navigate challenges and influence outcomes.
Work with us
We help organisations build evidence bases for change.
Whether you’re a campaign group trying to make a case for better solar policy, a philanthropic organisation wondering how to structure a climate portfolio or a government department working on the energy transition, we’d love to hear from you.
Our offer
Our structure allows us to offer a nimble, professional research advisory based in deep empirical research. Our partners benefit from the granular research offered by academic researchers while avoiding the long lead-in associated with university research contracts.
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We offer research, strategy and advocacy services to organisations working on energy and geopolitical questions in different international contexts.
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Get in touch with us! Just fill in our contact form and we’ll be in touch.
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We combine academic precision with the agility of a research consultancy. Our small team ensures clear communication throughout the project cycle and exceptional attention to detail.
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
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We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.
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Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.
FAQs
Meet Our Team
Freddie Daley
Co-Founder
Freddie co-founded Fieldwork with Charlie to bring political economy to the forefront of climate policy and advocacy. A researcher and campaigner by instinct, he works across climate policy, energy transitions, and the unexpected places where climate breakdown shows up - from global summits to grassroots football clubs. His work has appeared in leading journals including Global Environmental Politics, Environmental Politics, and Energy Research & Social Science, and he co-authored Changing Our Ways: Behaviour Change and the Climate Crisis. When he's not thinking about fossil fuel phase-outs and climate governance, he's trying to keep up with his young daughter.
Charlie Lawrie
Co-Founder
Charlie founded Fieldwork with Freddie to help organisations navigate the energy transition with evidence-based arguments. A political economist by training, Charlie researches energy and finance flows around the world. His work has featured in New Political Economy, Energy Research & Social Science, Le Monde Diplomatique, Tribune and Century International. He’s advised organisations including the European Commission and the UNDP and has worked in Lebanon, Turkey and the UK. He’s a proud internationalist, speaks Arabic, French, Russian and Italian and dreams of cycling around the world.
Get in touch
Whether you’re interested in working with us, finding out more about our research or just curious about our favourite pasta recipes, we’d love to hear from you. Use the form below to send us a message and we’ll be in touch. We look forward to hearing from you!
