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Two farmers are working in a field, harvesting cassava.
Can AI support locally-led nature restoration?
… timely and trusted agricultural advice. But the project’s technical team is based in Hanoi and regular travel to remote areas is difficult. …
Article, 27 March 2026
A group of men and women stand around an array of plants on the ground
Archive of completed forest-climate action projects
… IIED’s forest team worked closely with the IIED environmental economics team and, latterly, the Climate Change research group to position … for Ecosystem Services (PES) such as a global review of markets for forest environmental services and their impact on the poor Helping to … Localising forest-climate action …
Article, 20 December 2021
A man and a woman holding a machete stand in front of a tree in a forest
Introduction to forest-climate action
… We believe that forest organisations – that include Indigenous People's groups, community forest management groups and smallholder forest farmer groups and their … to engage climate finance. International interactions IIED’s forests team also engages with international dialogues and processes focused on …
Article, 12 October 2021
Two people standing putting on beekeeping suits, stand next to a tree.
Nature nurture: upscaling smallholder resilience for agrobiodiverse supply chains
… The project is implemented by IIED, MVIWAARUSHA , and The Non-Timber Forest Products – Exchange Programme (NTFP-EP) .  MVIWAARUSHA is a … over 100 partner NGOs and community-based organisations working with forest-based farming communities in Cambodia, India, Indonesia, … the Philippines and Viet Nam.  IIED will coordinate the project team and lead on synthesising lessons learnt from best practices, …
Project, 10 January 2024
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Unlocking barriers to financing sustainable forest-related SMEs: Lessons from Mozambique and Guatemala
… barriers to sustainable small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in forest landscapes in accessing finance by examining the financial situation in forest landscapes in two countries – Mozambique and Guatemala. In both … passed away as it neared completion. Eileen worked on IIED’s Forest Team publications for many years, first as an IIED employee then as a …
Publication, 01 June 2018
A woman stands behind a market stall of fresh vegetables, smiling proudly.
Investing in biodiverse agriculture in Ecuador’s highlands: UNORCAC and the Santa Anita cooperative
… general assembly, board of directors, supervisory board, a management team and special commissions and committees. All members can … How business and investment pioneers are transforming forest and food supply chains …
Article, 31 May 2024
Crops float on water
Time to team up with nature to adapt to climate change
… include participatory plant breeding to cope with drought in China , forest conservation in Chile to reduce landslides and avalanches ,  … vulnerability to drought while providing more job opportunities; forest restoration and agroforestry practices in Mount Elgon in Uganda reduces landslide risks while also increasing forest cover in key watersheds. Nature, now! So how are we engaging with …
Insight, 26 September 2019
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How we monitor and evaluate our work
… for guiding the implementation of policies and programmes. Our MEL team has co-created several knowledge products on real-world use of … and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources .  The MEL team will continue to contribute to global MEL thinking by working with … the evaluation of Global Environment Facility support to sustainable forest management .  Monitoring our performance on gender There can be …
Page, 13 May 2024
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Forest Governance Learning Group
… small teams working together can have a big impact  on improving forest governance by developing practical tactics for securing safe … means investing in locally-controlled forestry. How it works The Forest Governance Learning Group is an informal alliance of 10 … and Forests (RECOFTC) . Thematic work focuses on: Strengthening forest rights and small forest enterprises Encouraging trade in legal …
Project, 07 September 2013
The road from Lomié in Southeast Cameroon (Photo: Duncan Macqueen/IIED)
Cameroon's real indomitable lions are in the forest
… route takes over eight hours in a 4x4.  Along the road's dusty-red forest edges are Baka communities (formerly called Pygmies). Most live … to improve their lives? Wanting to discuss exactly that issue was our team from the IIED-led project CoNGOs (NGOs collaborating for equitable … forests. Duncan Macqueen  ( [email protected] ) is principal researcher in  IIED's Natural Resources research group . …
Insight, 20 March 2017