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Unheard voices: what do the Least Developed Countries want from COP21?
A series of interviews with leaders, experts and civil society representatives from the least developed countries. We wanted to hear about the reality that they face, the actions being taken, the role for climate finance – and their hopes for a Paris deal.
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Stories of change: mainstreaming biodiversity and development
A collection of pages showing how five African countries are finding new ways to mainstream biodiversity into policy and planning for development
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Case studies: reforming environmentally harmful subsidies
A series of case studies that explore how governments around the world are reforming and repurposing environmentally harmful subsidies to benefit people, nature and business. Governments can overcome sizeable political and technical challenges by working across ministries, communicating clearly their reasoning, objectives and changes and supporting those affected by reform
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Why COP17 matters for people and nature
Ahead of CBD COP17, this series explores the key issues shaping negotiations and implementation of the global biodiversity framework. Drawing on IIED research and partnerships, we examine what’s on the table, the outcomes we want to see, and why they matter for people and nature
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UN biodiversity conference (COP17)
This page contains our latest research, commentary, news, analysis and events around the 17th Convention on Biological Diversity conference (COP17)
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Why we need strong farmer organisations to achieve the world’s big environmental goals
Insight, 01 September 2025
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Climate and Development Ministerial
Article, 29 August 2025
Image of Low-gauge tin roofs in Kenya.
Reflections from frontline settlements: connecting urban communities with climate scientists
Insight, 28 August 2025
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Drought in displacement: humanitarian and city responses for water security
Event, 27 August 2025
Illustration of four community members crouching down and pointing at a drawn plan for urban planning.
Can community-investor conflict be prevented? Piloting four proactive strategies in Cameroon and Uganda
Insight, 26 August 2025