Policy and planning

We use research and action to support evidence-based research, policy and planning that can deliver sustainable development

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India scales up climate resilience tools

Impact story 4 minute read

Article

CBA18 agenda

03 April 2024

Refugees in Jordan: a data-driven approach for change

27 March 2024

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Insight

Innovative tracker engages Majority World experts to identify gaps in European research priorities

Alexandre Fernandes
29 February 2024

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Governments follow IIED's model for evaluating progress on sustainable development

Impact story 4 minute read

Project

Addressing nature loss and damage due to climate and consumption

January 2024 to June 2024

Global research priority tracker

New research by IIED Europe shines a spotlight on the policy priorities for the European Union as determined by experts from the Majority World

Article

IIED Europe Global Research Priority Tracker

EU policies and the Majority World

25 January 2023

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Article

IIED Europe

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Learn more about focused areas of IIED's policy and planning work

UN climate change conference (COP27)

A series of pages related to IIED's activities at the 2022 UNFCCC climate change summit in Sharm el-Sheikh

Event

Mobilising money to where it matters

A programme of work helping to initiate a positive shift in the quantity and quality of climate finance reaching the local level to support locally-led solutions that address climate change, poverty and biodiversity loss

Collection

Stepping up global ambition for climate action and justice

A programme of work showing how IIED is supporting the most vulnerable countries to increase global ambition to stay below 1.5°C

Collection

Putting social and environmental justice at the core of conservation, climate and development

A series of blogs and case studies scrutinising approaches to tackling the nature and climate crises

Series

Publications

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Good practices in accessing and delivering adaptation finance to support Small Island Developing States and least developed countries

Demonstrating locally-led adaptation principles in practice

Displaced people: the need for an ‘urban first’ approach

Economic penalties for refugees running businesses in Nairobi

Comprehensive Climate Impact Quantification (C-CIQ)

Syrian refugees in Jordan

Refugees in Jordan: a data-driven approach for change

Towards housing justice. Four propositions to transform policy and practice

Inclusive urban solutions: city actors engaging with displaced communities

Displaced people in Afghanistan’s cities need support

People from Zimbabwe sit under a tree with a concrete building behind.

Civil society plays key role in policymaking in a changing climate

News, 21 May 2012

A Nepalese man carrying a large sack on his back walks up some steps with the Himalayas soaring behind.

Nepal: Vice-President and top singer launch report that signals steps to sustainable development

News, 14 May 2012

Analysing the cost of adapting to climate change

Insight, 08 May 2012

Will a standard for social responsibility make any difference?

Insight, 11 April 2012

Ideias justas: Compartilhando soluções para um planeta sustentável

Event on 16 June 2012

Three angles on 'green growth'

Insight, 30 June 2011

Europe’s food security at risk without bigger role for farmers in policy and research

News, 11 May 2011

New web resource helps to boost development with sound environmental management

News, 10 August 2010

Crisis in policymaking for people and planet demands new politics of inclusion

News, 27 January 2010

Citizens reframing conservation policies and practice for food and livelihood security, environmental sustainability and justice

Article, 15 July 2009