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New approach to debt could raise over US$400 billion for climate and nature projects in developing countries
… of those countries and therefore their future debt carrying capacity.” In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and with war in … debt restructuring facility that will address the structural issues building up due to external shocks and that will make these economies …
News, 14 July 2022
Landscape with a mine and blue sky.
Can the net-zero transition offer a new dawn for Africa’s industrialisation?
… some African nations. According to the International Energy Agency’s sustainable development scenario , by 2040, demand for copper by clean … and continental level first. Both countries will require funding, building of technical skill and capacity, and strengthening of their governance and economic systems.  …
Insight, 16 May 2024
A man stands in front of a group of seated people outside answering questions
Partnerships and collaboration for a more responsible minerals sector
… on the conditions of workers in these supply chains. IIED's work on sustainable mineral markets targets government and private sector … to ensure a focus on inclusion and equality. Our current work on building a more responsible minerals sector includes: Membership of the … tin, tungsten and tantalum more responsibly through resources and capacity building, and Link producers and supply chain actors to promote …
Article, 04 May 2021
A multi-tiered agroforestry landscape.
How smallholder farmers are scaling up local ecosystem-based climate adaptation solutions
… exposure to the impacts of climate change. Despite having limited capacity to buffer harvest losses or repair damages, farmers everywhere … links, information sharing, economies of scale, attracting finance, building capacities, supporting marketing and increasing smallholder … for medicine and additional income. On the middle slopes, diverse and sustainable food production systems in climate-hardy rice paddies and …
Insight, 11 April 2024
A man paddles in a small boat close to the side of a river.
IIED at the UN Ocean Conference 2022
… push for the adoption of innovative, science-based solutions for the sustainable management of the oceans. 2022 is also the International … fishing; subsidies; governance; small-scale fisheries; technology and capacity-building. This is an invitation-only event for journalists from … Sustainable markets …
Event, 27 June 2022
Two people holding plants and discussing.
Cities are vulnerable to climate change and central to its solutions
Insight, 20 November 2024
Five people posing with signs that read "gentrificado"
What does queer have to do with it?
… The sustainable development sector has made significant advances to champion … contributions to sustainable development and climate action by building bridges and identifying pathways for inclusion and impact. The … building sustainable and inclusive cities. We aim to:  Develop the capacity of development researchers and practitioners to engage with …
Project, 15 November 2022
IIED's Fitsum Weldegiorgis presents at the action dialogue on artisanal and small-scale mining in Tanzania (Photo: Steve Aanu)
'The time is right' for dialogue about sustainable ASM in Tanzania
… seven sites that mine gold, gemstones, diamonds and industrial and building materials. Haki Madini, the convening organisation, rolled out … and good practices that demonstrate how ASM can be an engine for sustainable development in Tanzania.  Their reflections started at the … knowledge and research gaps; communication and engagement needs; and capacity and resources needed. The journey to participatory reform IIED …
Project, 19 January 2017
Eight development experts, including Oxfam GB's Irene Guijt, were interviewed about reimagining development for the Least Developed Countries (Image: IIED)
How are the LDCs defining a new sustainable development agenda?
News, 08 July 2016
An irrigation canal
South Africa’s national development monitoring and evaluation
Article, 30 October 2019