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Man on a dried beach. Palm trees with roots uncovered.
IIED at 50: making IIED future fit
… IIED to shape those issues and share thoughts on how IIED needs to change, develop and stay relevant. Q: What do you see as the most … as we look ahead to the future? AC: For me, the most critical issue is climate justice. The climate justice movement gives us the framing to … Climate change …
Article, 20 December 2021
Arid landscape in the Mount Kenya region
Archive of completed 'Global ambition for climate action and justice' projects
… IIED's Stepping up global ambition for climate action and justice  programme of work supports least developed … UNFCCC process.  Helping parliamentarians drive national climate change policy Linking global to local is a crucial approach to tackling climate change. This project built the … Climate change …
Article, 14 April 2021
Two women harvest crops in a field
Principles for locally led adaptation
Article, 21 January 2021
A view from on high of buildings on the foreground, with water and mountains in the distance.
Co-creating pathways to urban equality in a time of crisis
… population living in cities, shaping pathways to urban equality is one of the most urgent priorities of our time. This online event … at least three-quarters of cities since 1996. Global crises including climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic have compounded existing inequalities, …
Event, 26 October 2022
Six men and one woman wearing masks line up for a group photo on a stage.
Champions Group on Adaptation Finance join forces to accelerate adaptation finance solutions beyond COP26
News, 08 November 2021
A partly visible road and bridge due to muddy water covering half of it.
Loss and damage does not happen in a vacuum – it relates to power and politics
… ‘Loss and damage’ refers to the adverse impacts of climate change that have not, cannot, or will not be avoided. Climate change has … people or groups are vulnerable to experiencing loss and damage is based on power imbalances and marginalisation. Vulnerability is … Climate change …
Insight, 16 August 2022
A young person holds up a sign, saying "There is no planet B" among a march
IIED at 50: how can we harness youth’s energy to drive positive change?
… Q: What does it take to get young people motivated to drive change when there are so many competing interests? BB: It can take a lot … to motivate them and get them interested in being part of work that is going to drive change, you have to talk to them about employment … Q: We have seen how instrumental young people have been in driving climate action. Is conservation also on the radar of young people? And …
Article, 22 June 2022
A group of people stand around a map on a table.
Kota Kita: facilitating citizen-led urban development
… are situated in low-lying coastal areas and are highly exposed to climate shocks such as flooding, subsidence and erosion. Disadvantaged … and climate-resilient? How our allies and collaborators create change As part of IIED’s 50th birthday celebrations, we are showcasing … and create more sustainable, resilient urban areas. Kota Kita is driven by a vision of 'cities for all', with residents at the heart …
Article, 22 February 2022
Two men bend down with their hands on a small tree.
Only a fraction of international climate adaptation finance for least developed countries found to also support nature
… Despite growing recognition of the links between climate change and nature, our preliminary research shows that less than 10% of … for climate change and nature still has a long way to go.  This is the latest in a  series of blogs raising the profile of locally-led … Climate change … Only a fraction of international climate adaptation finance for least developed countries found to also …
Insight, 10 March 2022
Woman speaking with a microphone to an audience of men.
Every voice counts: addressing inequality in research and development
… and including diverse perspectives in development practice. This is in line with IIED’s commitment to addressing inequality and becoming … at the peak of Western imperialism in the early 20 th century. The climate crisis has magnified these inequalities while shedding light on … to protect the environment and mitigate the effects of climate change. Around half of the world’s land is governed by IPLCs, and this …
Insight, 16 March 2022