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Group image of the members of the C20 working group
Driving impact at the G20: lessons from IIED's engagement with philanthropies
… of philanthropy is one important step towards this. This year, the Civil 20 (C20) – the body representing civil society engagement within the G20 – features its first working group … the predominant housing model in most countries reproduces social and environmental injustices  that jeopardise our ability to address the …
Insight, 24 July 2024
The solar panels at this rural health centre in Uzbekistan help provide power for electricity and heating. A safe, reliable and affordable energy supply allows the clinic to improve the quality of medical services it can offer (Photo: UNDP in Uzbekistan, Creative Commons via Flickr)
Civil society coalition calls for inclusive Sustainable Energy for All agenda
… The Alliance of Civil Society Organisations for Clean Energy Access (ACCESS) was created in … poor and vulnerable groups.  Despite this expertise and the fact that civil society forms the third pillar of the Secretary-General's High … Civil society coalition calls for inclusive Sustainable Energy for All …
News, 18 May 2015
The Roșia Poieni copper mine in Romania, one of the largest copper reserves in Europe (Photo: Cristian Bortes via Creative Commons http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/)
Investor-state arbitration: Lessons from civil society advocacy
… How can civil society promote public awareness and scrutiny? Two civil society practitioners recently shared their experiences during … At the webinar, Marcos Orellana, of US-based Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) , and Jason Brickhill, of South Africa ' s … Investor-state arbitration: Lessons from civil society advocacy …
Insight, 19 May 2014
The solar panels at this rural health centre in Uzbekistan help provide power for electricity and heating. A safe, reliable and affordable energy supply allows the clinic to improve the quality of medical services it can offer (Photo: UNDP in Uzbekistan, Creative Commons via Flickr)
Civil society coalition calls for involvement in Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) agenda
… from government, international organisations, business and civil society. The overarching theme of the 2015 forum is 'Financing Sustainable Energy for All'. The Alliance of Civil Society Organisations for Clean Energy Access (ACCESS) was created … Civil society coalition calls for involvement in Sustainable Energy for …
News, 18 May 2015
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People and nature first: safeguards needed in mining exploration
… at the root of many mining conflicts. That is, not ensuring that environmental and social safeguards are included from the start, when … in the exploration phase. This briefing explains why governments, civil society and companies must introduce safeguards in advance of mineral … Governance …
Publication, 16 February 2022
Miners showing minerals.
Critical minerals and the just energy transition: opportunities and challenges
… of these minerals, making it urgent to consider the social and environmental impacts. A ‘just transition’ requires ensuring rights are … address problems Engage with governments, business, artisanal miners, civil society and grassroots organisations to support improved mining sector …
Project, 30 July 2024
A group of colourfully dressed people stand behind a huge amount of amassed crops and in front of some impressive mountains under a blue sky.
Indigenous Peoples are the real solutions to the nature and climate crises
Insight, 10 October 2024
Aerial view on Sao Paulo showing different types of housing like sky scrappers and slums.
SECURe: Strengthening and Enhancing Contextual Urban Resilience
… development and adaptation are shaped by dynamic socio-economic, environmental and technological interactions. In response, urban … approach that brings together academia, industry, government and civil society to collaboratively co-create and test solutions for urban …
Project, 01 April 2025
Hand holding wheat in a field.
A just transition in agriculture: putting workers at the centre
… roundtable bringing together experts from across industry, academia, civil society and trade unions to dive deeper into findings, reflect on their … of the change. As a tripartite organisation, with members and a governance board that includes companies, NGOs and trade unions, this …
Insight, 05 June 2025
The cracked mud of a dried-up reservoir bed, with a dead river-mussel shell in the foreground and an abandoned boat in the background
Strengthening development in the face of the climate crisis and environmental destruction
… The climate emergency and broader environmental destruction – from forest devastation to depleted water … and what impacts it is having, can drive real improvements. Engaging civil society in discussions on policy and learning in partner countries and … Strengthening development in the face of the climate crisis and environmental destruction …
Insight, 31 October 2019