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Dutch Institute for Global Sustainability

Two centres. One institute. Global sustainability from Amsterdam.

DIGS unites the Keizersgracht Academy for Global Studies and the Dutch Institute for Green Finance & Development on a shared Keizersgracht campus — advancing climate governance, green finance, and sustainable development for the Netherlands, Europe, and the Global South.

“Rigorous science. Open collaboration. Committed to global sustainability.”
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Researchers in a policy briefing on global sustainability and climate governance

Our Keizersgracht centres

DIGS is the umbrella institute for two complementary research centres at 1016 EA Amsterdam, The Netherlands — global studies and green finance working side by side on the same canal-side campus.

Centre I

Keizersgracht Academy for Global Studies

Keizersgracht Academy for Global Studies 1016 EA Amsterdam, The Netherlands

International sustainability studies, global climate governance, and European diplomatic coordination — connecting Dutch research to international partners and the Global South.

  • Global Climate Policy & Governance
  • International Sustainability Studies
  • Environmental & Circular Economy
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Centre II

Dutch Institute for Green Finance & Development

Dutch Institute for Green Finance & Development Keizersgracht, 1016 EA Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Green finance instruments, development economics, and macroeconomic modelling for climate targets — linking Dutch capital markets to sustainable development finance worldwide.

  • Green Finance & Development Economics
  • Clean Energy & Just Transition
  • Data, AI & Sustainability Analytics
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Collaborative research workspace at the Keizersgracht campus
Shared Keizersgracht campus · Two centres · 1016 EA Amsterdam

One institute, two addresses

The Dutch Institute for Global Sustainability (DIGS) is the registered umbrella body. Both centres share seminar facilities, a policy research library, and engagement with Dutch ministries and international partners — while maintaining distinct research identities and leadership.

Keizersgracht Academy for Global Studies

1016 EA Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Dutch Institute for Green Finance & Development

Keizersgracht, 1016 EA Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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Research across both centres

Six research pillars distributed between the Academy and the Dutch Institute for Green Finance & Development — unified under the DIGS mission.

Keizersgracht Academy for Global Studies

Global Climate Policy & Governance

International climate governance, EU policy design, and diplomatic coordination for sustainable development.

International Sustainability Studies

Global policy, European coordination, and cross-border partnerships for sustainability research.

Environmental & Circular Economy

Clean industry, circular-economy supply chains, and industrial decarbonisation policy.

Dutch Institute for Green Finance & Development

Green Finance & Development Economics

Green finance instruments, development economics, and macroeconomic modelling for climate targets.

Clean Energy & Just Transition

Just transition policy, renewable investment, and Global South development finance.

Data, AI & Sustainability Analytics

Policy analytics, open data, and responsible AI for sustainability research.

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120+
Researchers across both centres
2
Keizersgracht research centres
45+
Working papers per year
40+
International partners

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Contact DIGS

Keizersgracht Academy for Global Studies

1016 EA Amsterdam, The Netherlands
+31 20 520 8800 · enquiries@digs.institute

Dutch Institute for Green Finance & Development

Keizersgracht, 1016 EA Amsterdam, The Netherlands
research@digs.institute

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