Centre for Arid Zone Studies (CAZS) - University of Wales, Bangor - Specialises in natural resource management and rural development in drought prone areas.

Drylands Research - Writes and co-ordinates policy-related research on rural livelihoods and environmental management in semi-arid tropical countries.

Sheffield Centre for International Drylands Research (SCIDR) - University of Sheffield - Conducts research into dryland environments and peoples.