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Cover for G03270.pdf
The case of the Nyabyumba United Farmers Group in Kabale district
… of the farmers with research institutions derived positive results in capacity building of small-scale farmers and sustaining their participation in … strong links and increased ability to experiment with Research and Development (R&D) organizations. In conclusion, the Nyabyumba United …
Publication, 01 May 2008
Brazil ambassador Carlos Sobral Duarte addresses a meeting to define the key elements of a draft treaty to govern the high seas (Photo: IISD/ENB | Franz Dejon)
Moving a step closer to protecting the high seas
… level: it is becoming increasingly recognised that conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity actually builds the prosperity of … ([email protected]) is a senior researcher in IIED's Shaping Sustainable Markets research group . …
Insight, 02 August 2017
Richard Sandbrook Memorial Lecture
… Before he died, environmentalist and champion for sustainable development Richard Sandbrook said the best way his friends … campaigners) wants to hear, deliver or, in many cases, even live by. Building bridges Linked to communication is the need to build bridges. … to sustainable development. The trust focuses on: building the capacity of young people; increasing the influence of and opportunities …
News, 23 March 2011
The video 'Meet Mr Forest' was presented at the 2nd Beijing Documentary Week in August 2018 (Photo: Rachel E. Berkley/IIED)
New IIED videos inform Chinese consumers about Africa's forests
… founder of the 'Mr Forest' company in Mozambique, and a pioneer of sustainable Chinese investment in the country. The four-minute film was … Chinese investors in Africa, many of them small-scale entrepreneurs building businesses exporting African natural resources to China. He is … China-Africa Forest Governance Project  in 2013, to improve evidence, capacity and joint action for sustainable Chinese investment in Africa’s …
News, 21 August 2018
The island nation of Tuvalu is one of the Least Developed Countries that is particularly vulnerable to climate change, with an average elevation of just two meters above sea level (Photo: Nick Hobgood, Creative Commons via Flickr)
The road through Paris: key messages for ministers
Insight, 09 November 2015
Local sheep varieties in the Potato Park, Peru, where an agreement was recently forged to share indigenous crop varieties and knowledge about how to grow them in different climates and landscapes (Photo: IIED)
Indigenous farmers from Peru, China and Bhutan agree to share seeds for climate adaptation
News, 08 May 2014
Stakeholders inspect timber as part of the Eighth field dialogue on Investing in Locally Controlled Forestry (ILCF) in Yogyakarta (Jogya), Central Java Province, Indonesia.
Needed: Local farmers and communities to plant trees in Indonesia
… not kept pace with the country’s extensive timber processing capacity, it now faces an economic and environmental problem. Indonesia … and Degradation (REDD+), beyond the obvious challenge of developing a sustainable  timber industry. Forest-owning families and communities, or … climate-friendly forestry that delivers broad-based economic development and helps fill the critical current timber supply gap. To do …
Insight, 22 February 2012
The community owners of a furniture factory pose for a photo
Locally controlled forest enterprises are the whole enchilada
… by some very favourable government procurement deals), nor that its sustainable production, certified by the Forest Stewardship Council … value. They are using a community business to pursue a balance of development needs or prosperity. The women’s wooden toy enterprise, … projects); livelihood security (diversifying product lines); human capacity (through business and design trainings); and cultural integrity …
Insight, 10 September 2018
IIED director Camilla Toulmin speaking at the 2014 Barbara Ward Lecture at the British Library (Photo: Julius Honnor/IIED)
Handing over the reins at a strong institution
… how to make a difference, whether it's in developing tools for more sustainable forest management, supporting battles to secure tenure in … and convey the significance of new findings, or better approaches to building sustainability. There are multiple demands on your time and … and challenging as the last decade. Climate change was barely on the development radar in 2003, but is centre stage today. There is much …
Insight, 01 December 2014
Cover for G02248.pdf
CSR and Trade & Investment Promotion
… Programme (EEP), which has a research interest in investment for sustainable development. Previous work by CRED for the World Bank2 indicated that … Examples are beginning to emerge of public sector activities to build capacity of local producers to meet requirements of voluntary CSR …
Publication, 01 October 2003