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Aceh, Indonesia, in the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the ninth anniversary of which is on Boxing Day. Photo: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia (Creative Commons http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/)
Reading into the future this Christmas
… less visible processes — such as climatic change, desertification and environmental degradation. These not only deplete our soils, … years shows no signs of slowing. Institutions are critical to how society deals with change, yet the huge value of our institutional … mass at the negotiations – but it would be good to get some big civil society organisations in the mix as well. I recommend this report. …
Insight, 23 December 2013
A view from distance of dozens of buildings in close proximity on a hill
Karachi, informal settlements and COVID-19
… settlement are well organised, they often have stronger links with civil society and government organisations and with political parties and can … biometric verification, which was not always easily available. But civil society organisations cannot provide relief indefinitely. There …
Insight, 06 May 2020
Two men pushing a boat filled with mangrove seedlings
Finding solutions in nature for climate change
… global support from scientists, governments, private sector and civil society for integrated solutions such as NbS for climate change .  The discussions also pointed to the multiple social, environmental, and economic benefits provided by NbS to climate change. …
Insight, 29 May 2020
A farmers’ house in Bandevouri, South Region, Cameroon. Bandevouri is one of several locations where the Centre for Environment and Development seconded a law graduate to assist rural people in legal matters (Photo: Thierry Berger)
IIED webinar: improving accountability in agribusiness investments
… and the rights of citizens.  This webinar on 6 June 2017 examined how civil society organisations are working to improve the accountability of land … Nguiffo heads the Centre for Environment and Development (CED) , an environmental NGO in Cameroon. Samuel studied law and political science, …
Event, 06 June 2017
Aerial view of an informal settlement and an urban centre in the background
Rethinking household surveys reveals true picture of health inequality
… planning, managing and governing. This inhibits city governments and civil society in their work at community, city and city region level to meet … the previous survey. The second report showed “marked improvements in environmental, health and educational indicators among informal …
Insight, 18 January 2022
Francisco Sagasti (Photo: CADE Peru via Flickr)
Negotiating a fair future at COP20
… has grown in recent years, as well as interest and concern about environmental issues. But, like many other countries, Peru has not put … and strength to environmental arguments. The informed public and civil society expect the outcomes will strengthen the environmental movement …
Insight, 28 November 2014
Public protests against new dams in Patagonia. RIMISP's study shows the need for public consultation on major infrastructure projects (Photo: Glenn Switkes/International Rivers, Creative Commons via Flickr)
Learning the lessons from Chile's energy transformation
… a huge challenge for national governments and indeed for the whole of society, but it is not an impossible feat. Transformational changes have … as their main source of fuel for heating and cooking, increasing the environmental costs. The rapid extension of energy infrastructure … illustrates the importance of effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships – as recognised in the proposals put forward …
Insight, 23 March 2015
Growth of China’s 'green public sphere' brings hope and opportunity
… had responded to their calls and relocated the chemical plant. Environmental justice is not the first thing that springs to mind when I … how these changes, the use of social media, and the emergence of civil society groups have led to the growth of China’s “green public sphere”. …
Insight, 26 March 2012
IIED senior associate Halina Ward, centre, at the Bond session on disruption and resilience in the global South
Disruption and resilience in the global South
… Over the past two years, IIED has worked with a number of civil society leaders from Asia, African and Latin America to explore what … organisational practice: does each partner have a commitment to sound environmental practice and social equity in their organisational …
Article, 29 March 2017
Aerial view of informal settlement
Reducing urban poverty – lessons not learnt?
… and regular waste collection as the primary defence against most environmental health risks. So there is an urgent need to recognise and … depth and coverage so that each local government and its citizens and civil society organisations have the basis for key decisions and actions, is …
Insight, 10 August 2021