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Can Scotland's Climate Justice Fund show the way?
… fund got a boost yesterday at the Scottish Government’s International Climate Justice Conference when First Minister Alex Salmond announced a … million that helps communities in Malawi and Zambia adapt to climate change through projects in the water sector . The challenges now are for … supported so far must be assessed to see whether they overcome the adaptation deficit , and how well they meet the climate justice …
Insight, 10 October 2013
Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama speaks at the podium at the start of the pre-COP23 ministerial meeting. He called for a coalition of partners to reach 1.5 degrees (Photo: Achala Abeysinghe/IIED)
Least Developed Countries Group sets out priorities for COP23
News, 25 October 2017
IIED statement on appointment of UN climate talks (COP26) president
… own commitment on net zero is also with him. Given the size of the climate emergency, it needs to be a priority for the whole of the … people in developing countries to adapt to the impacts of climate change so they can thrive. “This is an important opportunity for the UK … government must turn commitment into reality and make sure that every policy – both at home and abroad – is in line with addressing climate …
News, 13 February 2020
CBA5 participants visited Char Kukri-Mukri island on the southeast coast. Here women tend mangrove seedlings destined to provide a barrier against erosion (Photo: B. Koelle)
5th International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation (CBA5)
… at the opening of the 5th International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation (CBA5) in Dhaka on 28 March 2011. More than 390 participants … participate in field visits to learn how communities are adapting to climate change. In her opening address, Sheikh Hasina referred to the field … Climate change … 5th International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation (CBA5) …
Article, 13 April 2011
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The Value of Linking Mitigation and Adaptation: A Case Study of Bangladesh
… There are two principal strategies for managing climate change risks: mitigation and adaptation. Until recently, mitigation and adaptation have been … Climate change … The Value of Linking Mitigation and Adaptation: A Case Study of Bangladesh …
Publication, 01 October 2008
Two people pour liquid on a plate of potatoes.
Indigenous food systems prove highly resilient during COVID-19
… crops, maintaining and enhancing their genetic diversity to adapt to climate change. But the knowledge, innovation and resilience of Indigenous … uncertain world with multiple and interconnected challenges – from climate change to food insecurity to pandemics – highlights the …
Insight, 26 August 2021
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Landscape approaches for mountain community sustainable development in a time of climate change: Policy Consultation and South-South Exchange Workshop and INMIP Mountain Community Exchange Walking Workshop
Publication, 01 July 2016
A photo of a man addressing a conference, pictured through the heads of those listening
Leading on nature: can the new Secretary of State deliver bold action on environment and poverty?
Insight, 31 May 2019
UNESCO considers Tanzania's Ngorongoro Conservation Area to be of global importance for biodiversity conservation, but it faces significant development pressure from tourism (Photo: Justin, Creative Commons via Flickr)
Mainstreaming nature and biodiversity into wider planning and policy
… solutions can help poor people adapt to, and mitigate the effects of, climate change. For example, preserving trees and maintaining biodiversity can … Assessing the evidence for the effectiveness of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA)  and building the evidence base  to keep track of how … Policy and planning …
Article, 16 August 2013
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… An interactive online policy platform on nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation Website Green Economy Coalition 2011 - ongoing A global …
Page, 30 September 2022