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The first people’s manifesto for democracy and sustainable development
… equipped to deliver sustainable development outcomes. Speaking about the manifesto process, FDSD’s Director Halina Ward said: … We want to hear from organisations and individuals who care about democracy and what it can do to deliver a healthy environment and … system – democracy”. The manifesto process will be launched at IIED's Fair ideas conference , an event designed to build commitment to …
News, 08 June 2012
‘Virtuous circles’ can help secure food supplies and address climate change
… A book published today by IIED paints a vivid picture of an alternative future in which food, … loops within it. All the nutrients stay in the system and just move about through the circle, rather than being pumped as sewage into the … invites bloggers to join a virtual circle to share their blog posts about the book. Once you have posted a blog on your own site please send …
News, 22 November 2011
A man bends over to tend his crops in a field
Bright spots of success: local adaptation brings answers to the global climate crisis
Insight, 02 September 2019
Good forest governance is key to reducing climate change and poverty
… The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) and RECOFTC-The Center for People and Forests, have invited … could be rewarded for protecting forests, but big questions remain about how the scheme could be implemented and who will see the benefits. … RECOFTC, who convenes the FGLG team in Vietnam. Read more information about the FGLG Watch videos about the FGLG and some of its individual …
News, 26 March 2012
This IIED data visual shows the scale and speed of global urban transformation (Photo: Matt Wright/IIED)
Visualising urbanisation
… India, China and South Africa – in an introductory video, while IIED principal researcher Gordon McGranahan's blog explores what the BRICS teach us about urbanisation and economic growth.   …
Project, 04 September 2014
A herd of goats.
Farmer-herder conflict: open your eyes, change the narrative, find solutions
… ACLED recorded some 173,000 civilian fatalities from armed conflict, about 10,000 (5.8 %) of which stem from incidents involving pastoral … effectively for food production. Herders have a lot to teach us all about prospering by producing food from a variable environment. Ready … findings for discussion and reflection. The webinar, co-hosted by IIED and CELEP will take place on Thursday, 12 November. Get more …
Insight, 10 November 2020
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Conservation versus food production in Africa: better managing trade-offs
… change’ needed to make this happen will be as much if not more about better governance than improved technology. This briefing explains … four key changes in policy and practice needed to bring this about. …
Publication, 01 December 2019
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Small-scale farmers’ agency: how the poor make markets work for them
… organisations must ask the right questions. Instead of thinking about how to make markets work for the poor, we must look at how the poor make markets work for them. Hivos/IIED …
Publication, 01 June 2012
'Imagine Bwindi', by Ugandan musician Richard Kawesa, is expected to reach thousands of people, from local communities living around Bwindi to policymakers (Photo: PCI Media Impact)
'Imagine Bwindi' music video launched on World Wildlife Day
… Kampala and western Uganda. The video will also be shared with IIED's partners working on conservation programmes, such as Nigeria's … money I have lost because of the poverty caused by the crop raiding." About Mpa Mpa Nkuwe Recognising these difficulties, U-PCLG wanted to use 'Imagine Bwindi' to raise awareness about the need for equal and fair distribution of the costs and benefits …
News, 03 March 2015
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Linking Biodiversity Conservation and Poverty Alleviation: A State of Knowledge Review
… commissioned to explore the evidence base for two common assumptions about the link between biodiversity conservation and poverty reduction: … IIED …
Publication, 01 October 2010