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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
… inequality and ecological degradation, while striving to promote more sustainable urban development. Its population has increased tenfold in 50 years , and is … 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
Event, 17 May 2026
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
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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
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
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
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Towards queer-centred urban development
… Many development actors have perceived sexuality and gender diversity to be … or ‘too political’. As a result, inclusive and participatory urban development programming has often ignored gender and sexual diversity, … work and access to housing and services in safe, healthy and sustainable communities. They experience specific vulnerabilities, due …
Publication, 13 July 2023