Our goals
Reatch is an independent platform at the intersection of science and democracy. We combine the energy of civil society with a firm grounding in science and a strong base of early-career researchers.
What we aim to achieve
We want a culture in which people actively use knowledge to tackle societal challenges together and on the basis of evidence.
Reatch advocates for:
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an evidence-based, solution-oriented culture of discussion;
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trust and mutual understanding among researchers, policymakers, public administrators and society;
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democratic practices that actively draw on scientific findings to enable progress.
Complex challenges such as climate change, digitalisation and equality of opportunity can only be tackled if scientific evidence is an integral part of democratic decision-making.
Reatch remains independent:
We make the final decision on the question to address and the list of participants.
Reatch acts with integrity:
We will not become a marketing platform for any company or risk helping it whitewash its activities.
Reatch prioritises diversity of perspectives and balance:
We ensure a balance among our partners and clients.
The list of our partners is available here. In our annual reports, we disclose all our sources of funding and the amounts donated.
Our values
Our work is grounded in independence, transparency and scientific rigour. We bring together people from different disciplines and institutions to put scientific knowledge to work where it can benefit society most.