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Dancing at the Dia de Los Muertos festival, which incessant rainfall spoiled in Mexico this year (Photo: Richard Cawood)
Winning entry of 'My Story' competition says extreme weather affects Mexican festivals
Insight, 06 December 2014
Cover for 17103IIED.pdf
Improving information for community-based adaptation
Publication, 01 October 2011
Farmers in Guangxi and Yunnan provinces in Southwestern China have responded to climatic adversity by innovating to increase productivity using less water (Image: IIED)
Why listen to and support the most vulnerable?
Insight, 02 October 2015
CBA12: Key messages
… CBA12 focused on getting local experience on climate action heard. The CBA community of practice shared innovation, … examined how technologies help local communities adapt to climate change and how these technologies can attract investment. New technology … of disadvantage and vulnerability – particularly where they relate to traditional household roles We need to move beyond the nominal inclusion …
Article, 11 June 2018
Young man with blue and pink dreadlocks surrounded by a crowd wearing pride colours
Heteronormativity in development – what does queer have to do with it?
… – rigid expectations to conform to heterosexuality and traditional sex-gender norms – screen out and reduce queer visibility. … security or humanitarian response – and no funding was identified for climate action or environmental issues . This is a glaring gap in our … to accessing public services . We believe the time is ripe for change. Intersectional approaches are gaining momentum, recognising the …
Insight, 14 December 2022
Global forest plan could boost fight against poverty and climate change
… An emerging initiative could pave the way for fundamental change in the way forests are managed, boosting efforts to fight both poverty and climate change, says research published today by the International … primary stakeholders such as forest dwellers so that their rights, knowledge and needs are centre-stage. It should greatly improve flows of …
News, 09 July 2008
A woman farmer tends her crops, surrounded by her crops
Locally-led action essential for achieving global biodiversity goals
… ensure their effective participation. Both also recognise the role of traditional knowledge in supporting biodiversity conservation. These are … the framework but also how these solutions are already making change happen on the ground. We’ll also stress the importance of the … including through the framework, to deliver better outcomes for climate, nature and people over the coming decade and beyond. …
Insight, 14 February 2022
Formerly arable land is seen dried in Fuyuan county due to drought in southwest China's Yunnan province, an area known for its mild climate (Photo: Mingjia Zhou, Creative Commons, via Flickr)
Extreme climate impacts already causing devastation in mountain communities
… for their water .  Mountain ecosystems are extremely vulnerable to climate change, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change … adapted to harsh conditions. These local landraces, along with traditional knowledge and farming practices are proving vital, but are … Extreme climate impacts already causing devastation in mountain communities …
News, 18 November 2015
Cover for 17131IIED.pdf
Planning adaptation for food and farming: lessons from 40 years’ research
Publication, 01 May 2012
Women at an outside meeting sat on the floor under trees
Protecting indigenous cultures is crucial for saving the world’s biodiversity
… backed up by extensive research. According to several studies (PDF) , traditional ecological knowledge is effective in conserving biodiversity … that drive biodiversity loss. Biocultural heritage territories A change in perspective is needed. In 2005, IIED and its partners … research with scientists have enhanced yields despite severe climate change impacts. And landscape-based biocultural products and …
Insight, 18 February 2020