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Event, 09 November 2021
Miners on a steep hillside mine tungsten
Secure land rights are now more important than ever
… for economic recovery could provide the much needed (and much talked about) pivot towards doing things differently in the post-COVID world. … models for natural resource exploitation failed to bring about sustainable growth and, in many ways, helped to lead us to the … ideas, the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment (CCSI) , IIED, and Namati have been at the forefront of rethinking investment …
Insight, 29 January 2021
A photo of the Amazon rainforest, with water in the foreground. Sixty per cent of the rainforest, which covers 2,100,000 square miles, is located in Brazil (Photo: www.bbmexplorer.com, Creative Commons, via Flickr)
Critical theme: lessons and ideas for sustainable development in the Amazon
… and ideas for sustainable development in the Amazon were discussed at IIED's latest Critical Theme seminar, which took place on Monday, 23 … The seminar featured two 15-minute presentations, from Viana and IIED senior associate Steve Bass , who had recently been on a mutual … session, followed by traditional Brazilian refreshments. About the Critical Theme series IIED set up the 'Critical Theme' …
Event, 23 October 2017
African women provide the majority of food production labor in the family, but do not necessarily own the land. Research has shown that ensuring land rights for women, such as these Kenyan farmers, can positively influence food security and economic development (Photo: Bonnie McClafferty/IFPRI, Creative Commons, via Flickr)
What women want
… which comes once every four years. In light of this tradition, in IIED's Legal Tools team, we have been reflecting on what women would … once every four years. Women want to be involved in discussions about land use change Our work on gender, land and accountability , … voices to be heard, and in particular that they want to have a say about the changes that are taking place in their communities. Rural …
Insight, 29 February 2016
Financiers, decision makers, practitioners and researchers from across the globe gathered to share lessons and their experience in channelling finance to local levels (Image: Matt Wright/IIED)
Money where it matters: how to deliver finance to the local level
… in most developing countries. But it is just as important to talk about where the money will go and how it will get there. This was the subject of IIED's 'Money where it matters' event last week, where financiers, … development and climate finance to the local level. "It's not just about getting the right amount of money, but about what you do with …
Insight, 15 December 2016
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A glimpse into farmers' seed and traditional cultural activities. Report of the Second Annual Meeting of Farmers’ Seed Network (China). 11-13 January 2015
… scientists, policy makers and China’s Soybean Industry Association. About 60 participants joined a field visit to two communities to discuss … change on biodiversity and traditional farming cultures, learn about Participatory Plant Breeding and community supported agriculture, … seeds. The meeting was supported by the Third World Network and IIED’s SIFOR project which is funded by the European Union. Follow the …
Publication, 01 January 2015
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Assessing the CBA community of practice
… as a way to spread knowledge and innovation, but we still know little about their real impacts, or even how to evaluate these. A good example to learn from is IIED’s conference series on community-based adaptation. The meetings …
Publication, 01 April 2013
Group of people posing for a picture in front on a building
Helping poorest nations engage in climate diplomacy
… decisions at a global level and have formed alliances that brought about the Paris Agreement. They also agree to act to reduce emissions … and engage in public diplomacy – striving to tell foreign publics about the urgent need for climate action. What is IIED doing?  IIED aims to help LDCs increase the influence of their …
Project, 26 November 2014
Man picking up fruits from a tree
Food insecurity: an appetite for change
… IIED’s Facebook page regularly invites our followers – particularly our younger audience – to blog about their opinions and experiences. This month’s blog marks … the first step is redistribution and reducing waste: shockingly, about 30% of food produced is never actually eaten   – and this figure …
Insight, 12 August 2020
Screengrab of a map of indigenous peoples’ territories in the Peruvian Amazon (Image: IBC Peru)
Creating a global 'land rights family': from knowledge to action
… programme – led by the International Land Coalition (ILC), Namati and IIED – was launched with an eight-day event in Kenya. The Community Land … organisations involved in the Community Land Initiative are blogging about their experiences, including the diaries from knowledge to action … land rights violations  During the Kenyan event, I shared experiences about how communities and CSOs can engage with private investors to …
Insight, 14 March 2018