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COP29 reaction: A wealthy few prioritised consumption and fossil fuels

25 November 2024

IIED-América Latina wins Global Center on Adaptation award at COP29

19 November 2024

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G20 nations need to act on debt

15 November 2024

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Huq inspires COP29 hub for climate action

12 November 2024

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COP29 must deliver ambitious climate finance deal

08 November 2024

Members of the International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity celebrate the adoption of the decision on the new Subsidiary Body for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities at the closing plenary of COP16.

Historic platform for Indigenous Peoples, but finance failure at COP16

06 November 2024

A person from the Indigenous community Callería embroiders art in the traditional way.

New guidance on human rights and equity in conservation launched at COP16

29 October 2024

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Charting a way forward for community-led housing

22 October 2024

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World’s least developed countries spend twice as much servicing debts as they receive in climate finance

Press release, 16 October 2024

Bales of ginned cotton

Research shows gap in climate protections for India's small-scale cotton farmers

Press release, 30 September 2024

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IIED’s urban legend wins global UN-Habitat award

News, 17 September 2024

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New tool to value economic and non-economic climate impact

Press release, 09 September 2024

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Nature emergency a critical issue for new UK government

News, 08 July 2024

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Hurricane Beryl shows why fast-acting loss and damage fund is critical

Press release, 04 July 2024

Thermometer showing 40+ degrees

52% jump in days over 35°C in world’s biggest capital cities

Press release, 28 June 2024

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Climate funds need to prioritise local action

Press release, 17 June 2024

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IIED congratulates Sir Jim Skea on knighthood

News, 14 June 2024

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New plan to end ‘vicious debt spiral’ for climate-affected Small Island Developing States

News, 30 May 2024

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New economic support service for Small Island Developing States: a "clarion call" for action on debt and financial resilience

Press release, 28 May 2024

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IIED launches a manifesto for a thriving world

News, 15 May 2024

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State of the cities marks phase two of Transformative Urban Coalitions

News, 22 April 2024

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Applications sought for Saleemul Huq memorial scholarship and award for loss and damage research

News, 16 April 2024

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Debt swaps could release $100 billion for climate action

Press release, 15 April 2024

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Producer organisations offer huge potential for delivering nature and climate finance

News, 04 April 2024

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Global climate finance leader to deliver 2024 Barbara Ward Lecture

News, 19 March 2024

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IIED deepens links with largest global network of local governments

News, 12 March 2024

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Climate change link to hysterectomy crisis among Indian sugar workers

Press release, 07 March 2024

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UK's aid watchdog says government 'moving the goalposts' on climate finance

Press release, 04 March 2024

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Harmful subsidies reduce effectiveness of fish poo as a carbon sink, analysis suggests

Press release, 26 February 2024

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CBA18 scheduled for May 2024 in Arusha, Tanzania

News, 13 February 2024

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International workshop on advancing rights and equity in the implementation of Target 3+

News, 30 January 2024

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Rich countries should compensate global South for loss and damage of biodiversity driven by overconsumption

Press release, 12 January 2024