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"Follow the science": Least Developed Countries Group lead negotiator
10 December 2018The chair of the UNFCCC Least Developed Countries Group, Gebru Jember Endalew, called for climate action to be guided by science when he spoke at the closing of Development and Climate Days 2018
"Half a degree matters" – D&C Days focuses on IPCC special report on global temperature-rise scenarios
9 December 2018The 2018 Development and Climate Days opened with a stark warning: "We don’t have 12 years to save the world; in fact we probably have 12 minutes"
Workshop helps negotiators from developing countries prepare for COP24
6 December 2018Almost 30 climate negotiators from vulnerable developing countries attended a workshop before the Katowice climate talks to be briefed on the key issues and negotiating strategies
IIED animation: using fiscal policy tools to create a sustainable future for ocean and people
28 November 2018A new animation explains how governments can use tools such as taxes, penalties and subsidies to support the health of the ocean and protect the livelihoods of people who depend on it
IIED publishes updated guide to social assessment for protected areas
14 November 2018The new, expanded second edition incorporates practical learning from sites in five countries and strengthens focus on governance and equity
Call for evidence: long-term effective adaptation
5 November 2018The Least Developed Countries Group is inviting submissions on effective long-term adaptation to climate change. The submissions will contribute to a major new initiative that seeks to develop a long-term vision for climate resilience up to 2050
IIED's pro-poor gorilla tourism project shortlisted for major award
29 October 2018An initiative promoting local economic development near Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park has been shortlisted for the World Responsible Tourism Awards
IIED remembers Jockin Arputham
15 October 2018IIED pays tribute to an inspirational leader and fighter for slum-dwellers' rights, who died on Saturday, aged 71
New director for IIED's Shaping Sustainable Markets research group
11 October 2018IIED today announces the appointment of Laura Kelly as director of its Shaping Sustainable Markets research group
New “People not poaching” platform supports communities as the first line of defence against IWT
11 October 2018Ahead of the Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference in London (11-12 October) a unique interactive website is being launched today to foster learning and share experiences on community engagement in combating poaching and the illegal wildlife trade. “People Not Poaching: the Communities and IWT Learning Platform” will enable organisations and communities to share IWT successes and lessons
Women are advancing the march to protect biodiversity
9 October 2018Ahead of the Convention on Biological Diversity, IIED has launched a series of blogs and interviews illustrating the role, influence and impact of women working to safeguard the world’s biodiversity
New IIED videos inform Chinese consumers about Africa's forests
21 August 2018IIED has released two new films highlighting initiatives to improve the sustainability of Chinese investments in Africa. The films are part of a wider effort to reach Chinese and international audiences with messages about sustainability, good governance and local livelihoods
Consensus grows on nature-based solutions to climate change, but challenges remain
10 August 2018Experts point to growing awareness of the potential of nature-based solutions to climate change – but say work must be done to improve understanding and policy take-up
Forest and Farm Facility launches Phase II
20 July 2018On 20 July IIED and partners will launch Phase II of the Forest and Farm Facility, the second stage of a highly successful international partnership that is providing support to forest and farm producer organisations across Africa, Asia and Latin America
Nature-based solutions policy platform
14 June 2018IIED partners with Oxford University to launch an interactive online policy platform on nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation
Global spotlight on biodiversity as agreement of post-2020 deal for nature nears
21 May 2018In the run-up to a crucial meeting of the Parties to the UN Biodiversity Convention later this year, IIED looks at what needs to happen ahead of a new post-2020 agenda
New collection of publications on community engagement to tackle illegal wildlife trade
9 May 2018IIED and IUCN have published case studies, a policy briefing and a toolkit to help practitioners and stakeholders build community engagement in combatting illegal wildlife trade.
IIED marks international forests day with major new research report and toolkit
21 March 2018IIED is marking the International Day of Forests (21 March) by issuing two new publications with its Forest and Farm Facility partners that highlight a powerful new approach to strengthening forests and forest producers
IIED focus on outstanding women in sustainable development
8 March 2018To mark International Women's Day, IIED has launched a series of blogs and interviews that reflect on the role, influence and impact of women in the field of sustainable development
IIED to host 3rd online artisanal and small-scale mining day
2 March 2018IIED will host its third 'digital day' dedicated to artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) on 15 March 2018, connecting mining stakeholders across the globe
Mining dialogue paves the way for change
5 February 2018Participants at a dialogue on artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) say the event has challenged their ideas about the sector and could pave the way for change
New IIED discussion series focuses on gender at international events
31 January 2018A new series of discussion seminars organised by IIED will examine how issues of gender are addressed at major international conferences.
Biocultural heritage landscape to be established in Eastern Himalayas
30 November 2017New biocultural heritage landscape will protect rich biodiversity and Indigenous identities
Urban crises conference: time to put learning into practice
23 November 2017An international conference on how best to respond to humanitarian crises in urban areas ended with calls to put research into practice and to improve engagement with local communities
Sustainable investment in African forest resources highlighted at China-Africa event
20 November 2017Chinese and African stakeholders met in Mozambique to discuss how to protect Africa's forest resources and ensure that Chinese investment generates benefits for local African economies