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A 'green' view of Freetown, with urban buildings in the distance observed over an expanse of trees.
Freetown: pioneering nature-based solutions for sustainable urban development and climate adaptation
Article, 24 April 2026
Fishers on small boats have their belongings searched while the boats are afloat.
Rights and housing justice for urban small-scale fishing communities
Project, 23 April 2026
A hand holds a paper voucher, saying "1 Freire" close to the camera while people are blurred in the background.
Strengthening Majority World philanthropies to transform climate and development finance
… also leading the solutions needed to build resilience and a more sustainable future. Yet they face major barriers in accessing climate and development finance. In response, a growing number of Majority World … solutions to global challenges. As traditional sources of climate and development finance come under increasing strain, the role of Majority …
Project, 19 February 2026
Image of the flame towers in downtown Baku, Azerbaijan.
IIED at WUF13
… The World Urban Forum (WUF) is a global conference on sustainable urbanisation. It was established by the United Nations in … housing as a driver of inclusive, resilient and sustainable urban development. IIED was at WUF13 to discuss and debate ways to secure …
Event, 17 May 2026
Two people wearing boxes painted like houses on their heads sit in knee-deep water inside a derelict house.
Housing justice: how can people-centred justice principles address forced evictions?
Event, 29 October 2026
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Closing the gender data gap to enhance climate adaptation in urban Zimbabwe
… help to close the gender data gap, and lead to more equitable and sustainable urban climate adaptation. …
Publication, 30 October 2025
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Strengthening and Enhancing Contextual Urban Resilience (SECURe) toolkit
… urban challenges such as resilience, sustainability and equitable development in real-world city environments. When designed … and ultimately transform whose risk matters when it comes to urban development planning. Urban development in low- and middle-income … different people allows us to identify opportunities to rethink how urbanisation can reduce rather than amplify climate risk. …
Publication, 11 April 2025
Image of grafitti of child crying on a building in Favela Metro-Mangueira. The buildings next to it are torn down.
Can people-centred justice stop forced evictions?
Insight, 09 July 2026
A man makes a speech at a podium.
IIED’s urban legend wins global UN-Habitat award
… of Honour Award, which recognises “outstanding contributions to sustainable urbanisation and the improvement of urban life worldwide”. UN Habitat … accolade in recognition of his achievements in “revolutionising urban development by advocating for improved housing and living conditions for …
News, 17 September 2024
Informal settlement in Mumbai situated next to train tracks with various electric wires going above it.
Rethinking electricity access in informal settlements
… After a decade of efforts to deliver affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all (UN Sustainable Development Goal 7), progress remains elusive – particularly in … Sustainable markets …
Insight, 22 October 2025