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IIED congratulates Sir Jim Skea on knighthood
… lifetime commitment to helping humanity understand the seriousness of climate change and how to respond to it. Sir Jim was elected chair of the … with more diverse sources of knowledge and expertise, particularly Indigenous Peoples, local communities and least developed countries. … Climate change …
News, 14 June 2024
Two women walking, one carrying a big pot, and an ox cart behind them.
Caste, unemployment and loss of property raise likelihood of migration in areas of India hit by climate change
… likely to migrate from certain parts of India due to the impacts of climate change according to new research from IIED. In other areas, losing … to Palamu in Jharkhand state. He belongs to the Kharia tribe, an indigenous community that is extremely marginalised. He decided to take … Climate change … of property raise likelihood of migration in areas of India hit by climate change …
News, 30 September 2022
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Climate adaptation needs urgent philanthropy support
… Climate change, once seen as a threat to our future, is now understood as the … those already marginalised within countries – including women, youth, Indigenous Peoples and people with disabilities – are usually most negatively … Climate change … Climate adaptation needs urgent philanthropy support …
Insight, 31 May 2023
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Walking the talk of climate ambition – why that walk needs nature too: Make Change Happen podcast episode 14
… IIED’s ‘Make Change Happen’ podcast provides an opportunity to hear our researchers … In this episode, we hear experts discuss the connections between the climate emergency, loss of biodiversity and rising inequalities , and … to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Harriet Drani shares how Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge can inform how NbS can be implemented to …
Article, 01 November 2021
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Call for expressions of interest: peer learning series on gender and biodiversity data
… around peer learning. The series is open to women-led organisations, Indigenous Peoples, local community groups and civil society actors working at the … Climate change …
News, 02 April 2026
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Brazilian philanthropies’ vision to tackle social and climate injustices
… on the role of philanthropic action in driving transformative change. Could philanthropy move on from pursuing incremental approaches … action to support locally-led action to tackle social and climate injustices. Here are some lessons we learned. Brazilian … with and protecting human and environmental rights defenders in Indigenous communities, favelas and quilombolas (Afro-Brazilian …
Insight, 22 May 2025
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IIED at Climate Week NYC 2022
… Organised in parallel with the United Nations General Assembly, Climate Week NYC 2022 took place from 19-25 September to create an … solutions that can halt biodiversity loss and address climate change challenges together.    IIED and its partners contributed to … International (FFI) Speakers included: Minnie Degawan, International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity ; Duncan Lang, Asia Development Bank ; …
Event, 21 September 2022
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The Suusamyr Declaration
… In July 2018, indigenous people representing more than 50 indigenous mountain … how to improve the wellbeing of mountain communities in the face of climate change. This declaration of the International Network of Mountain … International Network of Mountain Indigenous People (INMIP) … Climate change …
Publication, 01 December 2018
Man wearing a mask on a protest march carries a sign, with a pink background, saying: "There is no pride on a dead planet".
Queering climate justice − what climate justice can learn from queer groups
… The concept of climate justice – increasingly becoming part of mainstream climate … unfairness associated with the causes and responses to climate change. It points to structural power imbalances caused by colonialism … attempting to wipe out diversity of sexuality and gender . Many Indigenous communities around the world recognise the concept of a third …
Insight, 21 September 2023
Aerial view of two side of farming land, split down the middle by a river. the left side is the community land that has been planted with oil palm and the right side is the Padang Sugihan Wildlife Reserve - Sebokor, whose large trees are no longer visible.
New deforestation regulations must consider smallholder farmers
… behind the destruction of forests, which drives biodiversity loss and climate change. The challenge of deforestation involves a significant human … imbalance. New deforestation regulations marginalise smallholders and Indigenous Peoples Currently, several countries and regions, including …
Insight, 09 July 2025