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When infrastructure is not provided, or not affordable, the urban poor find their own way around the problem, as in Delhi, India, where electricity is tapped
Urban crisis response needs a humanitarian sector shake-up
… , more than ever. Increasingly, the proportion moving to urban areas is growing. In 2016, 60 per cent of refugees were living in urban areas … action with long-term development. Given the likely impact of climate change on cities, approaches that combine crisis preparedness and crisis …
Insight, 15 December 2017
Two women talking to each other at a crowded event.
Strengthening local voices in the governance of food systems and the environment
… role in designing and implementing food and agricultural policies — is not just a matter of equity or social justice. Evidence shows that it … large research institutes. Similarly, national and global debates on climate change strategies around agrofuels and agricultural development have had … Strengthening local voices in the governance of food systems and the environment …
Project, 01 September 2011
Kenya: Farmers visit a crop trial site to select the best sorghum varieties for climate resilience. Most climate change adaptation is done day-to-day by farmers, pastoralists, fishers and the urban poor. (Photo: S. Kilungo, CCAFS, Creative Commons via Flickr)
The SDGs must carry us beyond Paris to 2030
… steps in this key year for development on the road to Paris and the climate summit, but they set a direction that must go beyond Paris, … low carbon, sustainable development in the next 15 years. Paris is of course crucial. The 21st Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21) addresses our greatest global challenge. Without tackling …
Insight, 10 September 2015
Old woman in profile in front of thatched hut and mud house. Niger.
Making gender and generation matter
… Gender is still largely considered to be about women rather than … on poverty reduction and sustainable development. Background Social change is closely intertwined with the articulation between production …   Raising the profile of Gender and Generation: The role of the Climate Change Media Partnership : this paper details the initiatives …
Project, 26 April 2011
Colombia's government and left-wing insurgents sign a historic agreement ending 52 years of conflict. Some commentators suggest the peace process has opened the way for major progress on the SDGs (Photo: Gobierno de Chile, Creative Commons via Wikimedia)
SDGs: from adopted framework to political force for change
… for example, the goals have received little public attention, which is unlikely to change as the Brexit fallout continues to dominate political discourse.  … However, people around the world are pushing for concerted action on climate change, economic and social inequality, and environmental … SDGs: from adopted framework to political force for change …
Insight, 17 February 2017
Why the media matters in a warming world: A guide for policymakers in the global South
News, 15 June 2011
David Arach presented Namati's approach to community land protection, focusing on the key stage of community by-laws drafting, in the IIED webinar (Image: David Arach)
Using community by‑laws to protect indigenous and rural land rights
… systems to access their lands face numerous threats, ranging from climate change to large-scale agricultural investments.  An IIED webinar … a comprehensive inventory of rules that apply to the community. This is followed by a meeting where the community is given legal education so …
Insight, 01 December 2016
Senbetge, in Ethiopia's Amhara region is prone to droughts and flooding. Credit: EC DG ECHO (Creative Commons Licence)
Six nations to share progress on measuring adaptation to climate change
… — because other ways to evaluate efforts and investments to address climate change have not managed to address the comparative effectiveness of such … in climate adaptation are high and need to be justified. There is a risk that nations will spend money on adaptation projects without … Climate change … Six nations to share progress on measuring adaptation to climate change …
News, 19 March 2014
Creating a communication buzz in Zimbabwe
… For a country that still lacks a climate change policy, communication has a big role to play in ensuring robust decision making and good governance. But many local communicators struggle to access reliable and timely information. … Climate change …
News, 17 October 2011
A group of men and woman stand for a group photograph in front of a painting.
AB Consultants: mitigating risks for people on low incomes
… photo to expand it (Photo: copyright AB Consultants) AB Consultants is a consulting firm set up by two women determined to promote inclusive … in the informal sector.  How our allies and collaborators create change As part of IIED’s 50th birthday celebrations , we are showcasing … we are working with around the world on issues ranging from climate resilience to energy access Anne Kamau, left, and Barbara …
Article, 13 June 2022