IIED is one of the world’s leading independent policy and action research organisations
Our mission is to build a fairer, more sustainable world, using evidence, action and influence in partnership with others
IIED Europe
We are continuing to expand: in 2021 a new foundation, IIED Europe, was created to focus on global environmental and social change, including the impacts of European actors.
More about IIED Europe, its mission and how to contact staffOur experts
IIED brings together over 140 people, from diverse backgrounds and countries, to deliver high-quality research, analysis and impact.
Our research staff comprises four groups, led by three leadership teams and overseen by our board of trustees.
How we work
Alongside over 350 partners in more than 60 countries, we generate evidence and build capacity in order to drive change in policy and practice.
Find out how we work and are achieving impact across local, national and international scales.
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Manifesto for a thriving world
IIED works at the intersection of social and environmental justice.
Our manifesto sets out our strategic approach to tackling the triple crises of climate change, nature loss and inequality.
Accountability
We work hard to provide value for money for our funders and operate by the same standards we advocate.
Our policies reflect our commitment to integrity, equality and fairness.
IIED has a staff that is really committed to the values that inspired IIED from the beginning… where science and research and action happens together where we learn from the people, from the communities, from the local partners
– Rebeca Grynspan, secretary-general of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
IIED at a glance
International Institute for Environment and Development
+44 (0)20 3463 7399
Contact information
UK: 44 Southampton Buildings, London, WC2A 1AP, England
UK: 1 Boroughloch Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9NJ, Scotland
IIED Europe: Plantage Middenlaan 2K, 1018 DD, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The International Institute of Environment and Development (IIED) is a company limited by guarantee and incorporated in England (Reg. No 2188452. VAT Reg. No. GB 440 4948 50) and an independent charity registered in England (Charity No. 800066) and in Scotland (OSCR No. 039864). IIED is recognised as an international organisation by the OECD Development Assistance Committee.