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The Sustainable diets for all programme recognises that people – with their capacity to innovate and power to drive change – must be at the centre of efforts to reshape our failing food systems (Photo: © Mauricio Panozo of Lucano photography. Bolivia, La Paz)
How people are providing evidence, and influencing to get food policies that work for them
… Many of today’s social and environmental problems stem from the food we eat: our diets are making … part of the Sustainable Diets for All programme . We are working with civil society organisations (CSOs) in developing countries to understand the …
Insight, 26 April 2018
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PLA Notes 40 Deliberative Democracy and Citizen Empowerment
… in Cambodia. A report on participatory techniques used to raise environmental awareness among students in Southern Peru. An article … in policy formulation. Currently there is increasing interest from civil society in ideas regarding good governance, deepening democracy and …
Publication, 01 February 2001
People point to a computer screen.
ELLA - sharing Evidence and Lessons from Latin America
… the learning alliance on climate resilient cities, which will take an environmental perspective. It will be focusing on three questions: What … The aim is to form a core group of ‘influencers’ from government, civil society and academia, who meet regularly to discuss how to incorporate …
Insight, 12 November 2012
People walking down a flooded road
D&C Days 2019: five themes for climate resilience for all
… than 2.5 billion smallholders. Meanwhile, the agri-food sector’s vast environmental footprint is being compounded by changing demographics and … prominently in national, regional and global discussions and many civil society organisations, grassroots federations, public and private …
Article, 22 November 2019
Delegates at the 4th Session of the Ministerial Monitoring Committee of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in West Africa (Photo: GWI West Africa)
ECOWAS water ministers agree to build fairer dams
… "The stated aim of the directive is to 'ensure better consideration of environmental, economic and social considerations' in the development of … regional dialogue between member states, basin organisations and civil society that began in 2009, led by the ECOWAS Water Resources …
News, 16 December 2015
Countryside in Guangxi Autonomous Region, China. Photo: Duncan Macqueen
Strength in numbers: the promise of forest producer organisations
… The message was clear: Forest producer groups have something to offer society and those that govern it. If we are to limit carbon emissions … can build in such factors – while making strong economic, social and environmental returns. But how best can donors and NGOs contribute? …
Insight, 28 November 2013
In the absence of electricity, students in Bangladesh are given charger lights so they can study at home (Photo: G.M.B. Akash/PANOS)
Ensuring an Energy Sustainable Development Goal delivers for poor people and the planet
… partners interested in energy issues across the academic, government, civil society, and business spheres. In November the energy team produced a … to engage in energy value chains.  Poverty eradication depends on environmental sustainability Without tackling dangerous climate change, …
Insight, 25 March 2014
A crocodile and three ducks
Q&A: Fulufhelo Mukhadi on mainstreaming biodiversity in South Africa
… National Report to the CBD (PDF) ). We've helped the Department for Environmental Affairs (DEA) to design schemes to restore ecosystems and … language to resonate with target ministries, the business sector and civil society, and Be flexible and patient; it takes time to realise success. …
Article, 18 November 2014
Louder this time, ‘Turn REDD on its head!’
… integrate with each other. Key ministries, key departments, multiple civil society organisations and private sector agencies will need to work … initiatives in participatory forest management and payments for environmental services are key building blocks for REDD+. But where they …
Insight, 30 November 2011
A mango tree frames views of a forest in Mozambique in the distance.
China in Africa’s forests
… representatives from the Chinese Academy of Forestry , the Global Environmental Institute , IIED and some other international … brought to bear in Africa. Chinese forest officials, researchers and civil society were also eager to test out ways to improve the environmental …
Insight, 20 March 2013