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Implementing biocredits: making the market work for nature and people

Event on 05 July 2022

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Adaptation finance must reach and pass the US$40 billion target

02 November 2022

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Trade and sustainable development

June 2022 - June 2024

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UK International Development Select Committee publishes report on debt

10 March 2023

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G20 leaders urged to replicate Cabo Verde debt restructure for other countries

08 March 2023

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World leaders urged to back innovative nature financing at One Forest Summit in Gabon

01 March 2023

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Preparing for crisis: investing in climate adaptation and disaster resilience

Event on 07 March 2023

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Natural Capital forum: better data for better decisions

November - December 2022

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Cabo Verde and Portugal agree groundbreaking debt restructure

24 January 2023

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Biocredits could break logjam over finance to conserve and restore nature

05 December 2022

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COP27 draws to a close

19 November 2022

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Learn more about focused areas of IIED's economics work

Mobilising money to where it matters

A programme of work helping to initiate a positive shift in the quantity and quality of climate finance reaching the local level to support locally-led solutions that address climate change, poverty and biodiversity loss

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Inclusive green economy

A programme of work on increasing equity, access and agency in the green economy

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Inclusive blue economy

A programme of work supporting resilient marine and coastal ecosystems and the millions of people who depend on them to thrive by aligning incentives with investments

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