Our work

IIED's work addresses complex global issues. To help readers find information, we categorise our activities under 21 themes

Biodiversity

243 items

Exploring the links between biodiversity, conservation and local livelihoods

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Climate change

807 items

Promoting equitable global governance, resilience and adaptation to climate change

Communication

332 items

Using communications for influence, impact and shared learning

Drylands and pastoralism

73 items

Building climate resilience, productivity and equity in the drylands

Economics

150 items

Economic solutions that work for people, planet and prosperity

Energy

141 items

Driving pro-poor energy access and responsible operations

Fisheries

87 items

Research and action to inspire sustainable fisheries

Food and Agriculture

Food and agriculture

229 items

Promoting fair and resilient food systems and consumption

Forests

237 items

Securing livelihoods, justice and sustainability through locally controlled forestry

Gender

66 items

Exploring the gender dimensions of sustainable development

Governance

136 items

Developing tools and tactics for just and fair governance at all levels

Green economy

71 items

Accelerating the transition to green and fair economies

Land acquisitions and rights

116 items

Strengthening land rights to support local livelihoods and fairer investments

Law

82 items

Using the law to protect environments and livelihoods

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Monitoring, evaluation and learning

113 items

Generating the right evidence at the right time, for people at local, national and global level

Natural resource management

Natural resource management

270 items

Promoting local control for the sustainable use of natural resources

Policy and planning

Policy and planning

213 items

Supporting policies and plans that deliver sustainable development at all levels

Poverty

129 items

Addressing the root causes of poverty and improving access to basic needs

Sustainable markets

Sustainable markets

280 items

Using markets to secure positive social, environmental, and economic outcomes

Urban

302 items

Cities that work for people and planet

Water

183 items

Ensuring fair and sustainable water governance