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Graphic card containing text and a headshot of Paul George. Words say 'Never has IIED’s work, supporting the leadership of the most vulnerable countries and communities in the face of climate change... been more important or more pressing'.
George takes over as IIED trustee chair
… 2020. IIED executive director Tom Mitchell said: “Tara has led the board through a long, and at times, challenging period with clarity, … an important period of internal consolidation and restructuring. Trustees will begin the recruitment process for a new chair in early … and I will remain a lifelong admirer of the organisation’s talented people, partners and impact on the world.” …
News, 21 August 2025
Three women wearing tradition sarees sitting down and discussing. One of them is holding a laptop and explaining something to the other two women.
Lead global change: IIED seeks new trustee chair
Article, 17 December 2025
Tara Shine is photographed smiling next to boxes on which is written 'climate action'
Time to Shine: IIED appoint new trustee chair
News, 05 December 2019
Members of IIED staff sitting in a circle, discussing
Becoming an anti-racist organisation: what we’ve learnt so far
… long term. As a senior management team, and in partnership with our board of trustees, we accepted the findings in full and, in January last year, we … actively sought more learning opportunities about racism, talked to people about their experiences of racism, understood more about the …
Insight, 03 July 2024
IIED's Andrew Norton and IIED chair Rebeca Grynspan with Gro Harlem Brundtland sit at the front of the Barbara Ward lecture on 19 June 2018
Come on board: IIED seeks new chair
… chance for someone new to lead our impressive, influential and expert trustees . Our board is vital. They challenge and guide us as we work to address … in reality and our experience of delivering real impact for real people . Our results are rigorously evaluated .  IIED’s strong and … Come on board: IIED seeks new chair …
Insight, 10 May 2019
Head and shoulder photo of Nike Akerele-De Souza and IIED logo
IIED welcomes new chief operating officer
… 2003-18, Akerele-De Souza was founder and chief executive officer of People Prime , a human resources, capability building and business … and chartered HR specialist, with qualifications in coaching and board leadership, Akerele-De Souza is a fellow of the Africa Leadership …
News, 20 February 2023
Maureen O'Neil and Rebeca Grynspan, the incoming and outgoing chair of IIED's board of trustees, discuss the institute's key challenges and successes over the last six years (Photo: Matt Wright/IIED)
Trustee chairs in conversation: Maureen O'Neil and Rebeca Grynspan
… progress with Rebeca Grynspan, who succeeded her as chair of the board in June. O'Neill said the IIED had continued to live up to its … In the second part, O'Neill discussed the role of IIED's board of trustees with Rebeca Grynspan, who succeeded her as chair of the board … said that when she joined the IIED's board she had expected to meet people who were like activist-researchers anywhere. She said such people …
Article, 11 August 2014
50 years
IIED at 50: protecting people and planet for half a century
… , a small Kenyan consulting company that champions insurance for people on low incomes. The fourth profiled  Asociación ANDES , a … conservationist Bupe Banda discusses how to get the energy of young people behind efforts to protect our planet   Firm and fair foundations … to listen and change Communications director Liz Carlile talks to board chair Dr Tara Shine about what the institute represents now and …
Article, 08 June 2021
Headshot of Tom Mitchell with IIED logo in the top right corner.
IIED appoints new executive director
… and to build on the outstanding work that Andrew has done with IIED’s people and partners during some very turbulent times.”  IIED recently … the centre of global deliberations.  Dr Tara Shine , chair of IIED's board of trustees, said: "We’re thrilled to announce the board's decision to …
News, 04 April 2022
A woman market trader hands over a bag of produce to a male customer, who is giving her money in return
Financial summary 2021
… liabilities from employee benefits. This is around £2.2 million:  trustees  have therefore set the target range of free reserves (being … to £2.2m (2020: £2.4m), within the target range endorsed by the board. Investment policy IIED invested its cash in fixed-term deposits … organisations need to show that they are efficient, that poor people's lives are actually improving, and that the environment is …
Page, 30 November 2021