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Bales of ginned cotton

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

30 September 2024

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IIED’s urban legend wins global UN-Habitat award

17 September 2024

Jute farming in rural West Bengal, two men in a flooded area in a boat, harvesting jute crops and stacking them for drying.

New tool to value economic and non-economic climate impact

09 September 2024

Climate protestor holding sign that reads "Act now or swim later"

Nature emergency a critical issue for new UK government

08 July 2024

Palm trees being blown by strong winds during a hurricane

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

04 July 2024

Thermometer showing 40+ degrees

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

28 June 2024

Farmer walking a cow in the village, followed by a dog

Climate funds need to prioritise local action

17 June 2024

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IIED congratulates Sir Jim Skea on knighthood

14 June 2024

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Local and regional governments hold key to tackling rising global inequalities

Press release, 11 October 2022

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Private insurance policies launched to protect elephants in Kenya and Sri Lanka

Press release, 06 October 2022

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Caste, unemployment and loss of property raise likelihood of migration in areas of India hit by climate change

Press release, 30 September 2022

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New animation shows how climate-related loss and damage is impacting people in Nepal

News, 22 September 2022

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How community-led design and planning can lead to housing justice

News, 16 September 2022

IIED’s new executive director starts today

News, 05 September 2022

Poorest countries at greatest risk of losses and damage from climate change

Press release, 25 August 2022

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Rising to emerging challenges: IIED reacts to findings of independent review

News, 15 August 2022

New tool helps communities from Outer Hebrides to Southern Africa to adapt to climate change

Press release, 10 August 2022

Multifaceted approach best way for vulnerable countries to overcome climate losses and damage

Press release, 27 July 2022

New approach to debt could raise over US$400 billion for climate and nature projects in developing countries

Press release, 14 July 2022

Three elephants in the savanna

Conserving wildlife: how insurance can help

News, 07 July 2022

COP15 expected to be postponed and moved

Press release, 20 June 2022

Rich countries on track to give little more than half of climate adaptation finance promised at COP26

Press release, 08 June 2022

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Connecting for common goals: exploring 50 years of IIED and sustainable development

News, 26 May 2022

Slow onset climate disasters leaving migrants at greater risk of human trafficking

Press release, 25 May 2022

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New report highlights evidence for directly involving people at the frontline of the nature, climate and poverty crises

News, 23 May 2022

Prema Gopalan stands centre stage in an orange sari. Two men present her with a certificate; two others stand behind and applaud.

Prema Gopalan remembered

News, 23 May 2022

Climate change costing rural women in Bangladesh up to 30% of their outgoings

Press release, 18 May 2022

UK publishes new International Development Strategy

Press release, 16 May 2022

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Guide for linking sovereign debt to climate and nature action supports decision-makers to restructure debt in response to COVID-19 and the Ukraine war

News, 28 April 2022

Building with wood in Africa could slash carbon emissions

Press release, 27 April 2022

Half of top ten countries most at risk from climate change already in or at high risk of entering debt distress

Press release, 20 April 2022

IIED appoints new executive director

News, 04 April 2022