RAND's climate research and analysis help communities throughout the world to better understand, adapt to, and solve the multiple challenges brought on by the changing climate.
RAND research addresses critical challenges associated with biotechnology and the bioeconomy. This includes risk preparedness, regulation and simulation, and biological data issues.
Past housing policies have an enduring legacy on urban neighborhoods today and have contributed to which communities enjoy more trees, less traffic, and better air quality, and which face hazards such as pollution, toxic waste sites, and flooding risk.
RAND brings together expertise in public health systems, biosecurity and biotechnology, pandemic response, climate and health, and health practice to develop and evaluate global, national, and local strategy; test novel solutions in health surveillance; and examine the interdependencies among actors and policy levers to strengthen the future public health system.
The PHRESH project examines how neighborhood characteristics—like access to fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats—could make residents more or less healthy.
The Systems Transitions Applied Research (STAR) Initiative is focused on developing concepts, strategies, and practical tools for dealing with systemic problems of health, climate, energy, and environmental sustainability, education, prosperity, and national security.
RAND’s interdisciplinary work on mass migration tackles three areas that represent some of the biggest migration policy issues over the next decade: migration resulting from conflict, migration resulting from climate change or natural hazards, and management of migration across the United States southern border.
RAND coordinated a series of deliberative conversations to ensure that Kern County residents’ hopes and concerns are heard, respected, and considered in planning discussions for the energy transition.
Autonomous systems–from cars to aircraft–will change the way we live and work. Self-driving cars and delivery drones, for example, offer the possibility of fundamentally changing transportation. These developments raise complex policy questions.
As the promise of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and other technologies expand, it is imperative to consider opportunities to leverage benefits and advance civic well-being, while anticipating and mitigating the potential perils.
The Los Angeles County Probation Department selected RAND to evaluate prevention and intervention services aimed at reducing the risk of future juvenile justice system contact among youth.
RAND, partnering with the Police Executive Research Forum, RTI International, and the University of Denver, is conducting research to assess and prioritize needs across the criminal justice community and to utilize innovation to solve problems and work smarter.
To understand how formerly incarcerated individuals can successfully reintegrate into society and lead productive lives, RAND researchers investigate methods for preventing recidivism and how to support reentry.
What factors lead people to join violent extremist organizations? What prompts them to exit extremist groups, and in some cases joining the fight against radicalization?
Updated findings from RAND's Gun Policy in America initiative include supportive evidence that minimum age requirements for purchasing a firearm reduce firearm suicides among young people. And there's supportive evidence for stand-your-ground and concealed-carry laws on a broader set of outcomes.
Researchers explore artificial intelligence (AI) governance options that the U.S. may consider in light of the EU AI Act, and highlight the need for collaboration between the U.S. and the EU.
RAND designed a community-based tabletop dialogue to address conflict between police officers and the communities they serve. The dialogue is designed to start a conversation about these issues among community stakeholders, including police, government agencies, social service providers, resident representatives, and other concerned organizations.
Law enforcement agencies (LEAs) face a number of recruitment challenges in attracting talented law enforcement candidates who represent a diversity of backgrounds and experiences. This study aims to increase the capacity of LEAs to implement innovative youth programs that introduce and promote careers in law enforcement.
RAND research on corporate ethics and governance aims to improve public understanding of corporate ethics, law, and governance, and to identifying specific ways that businesses can operate ethically, legally, and profitably at the same time.
RAND is examining the feasibility of the CalAccount Program, an initiative to create a financial platform for unbanked and underbanked Californians.
Early childhood education centers in Michigan and New York have partnered with RAND to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of PEDALS— a social-emotional learning program.
RAND researchers study the social, economic, physical, and mental health and well-being of older adults globally, including the health and social impacts of aging and living longer, income and financial decision-making among older adults, productivity and workforce engagement, and care and support systems.
The RAND Military and Veteran Caregivers Study focuses on the caregivers of wounded, ill, and injured military service members and veterans. Research conducted in 2014 and 2024 depicts caregivers' lives and what has changed for better and worse over a decade.
Findings and resources from RAND's vast body of research provide insights on how to help more veterans receive the mental health care they need.
The Consortium for Resilient Gulf Communities enhances the resilience of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas Gulf Coast residents in the face of public health, environmental, economic, and social challenges.
