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We have in the past few years made progress on the theories and understanding of social learning approaches. But more research and real-life case studies are needed (Photo: Z Sewunet (ILRI)
Paving the way for social learning in the climate change context
… Our initiative seeks to understand what we, both Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) and others, can learn from … for climate change and food security: wicked problems and non-traditional solutions Want sustainable development? Then it's time to … Climate change … Paving the way for social learning in the climate change context …
Insight, 24 March 2014
View of a mountain with a few houses. Snowed mountains in the background.
Loss and damage: erosion of Nepal’s life, land and beauty is deep and irreparable
… is real”. But my beautiful homeland is a first-hand victim of the climate crisis. Our dependence on nature for our livelihoods makes us … loss, reduced income and food insecurity put pressure on men’s traditional role as providers. They often turn to alcohol to cope and … their actions. The stories of the people most vulnerable to climate change must be heard and acknowledged. These stories of loss and damage …
Insight, 19 January 2022
Group of women forming a circle in a discussion
Building wider support for ecosystem-based adaptation: how can communications help?
… people working with nature to adapt to the adverse effects of climate change.   Ample evidence from IIED and other organisations – along with … been using EbA approaches, working with scientists and drawing on traditional knowledge, to conserve and breed crop varieties that are … Climate change …
Insight, 12 July 2021
Responding to climate change in the Caribbean
Insight, 05 July 2011
Women fetching water at a water kiosk
Supporting adaptation through local-level climate finance: lessons from Kenya
Insight, 24 September 2019
Man moves charcoal with a shovel
How innovative shared labels are promoting diversity, biocultural heritage and sustainable production
… not to feel defeated by the daily global news. Structural crises of climate change, biodiversity loss and inequality coupled with the prevailing … system for climate-resilient, organic farming practices based on traditional knowledge. Others are centred around biocultural heritage – …
Insight, 20 March 2023
Farmers in Guangxi and Yunnan provinces respond to climatic adversity by using their own innovations and biocultural heritage
China's farmers innovate to adapt to climate change
Insight, 17 December 2013
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Tried and tested: learning from farmers on adaptation to climate change
… as they cope with climatic extremes and increasing uncertainty – climate-change related or otherwise. IIED has 40 years’ experience of working … analysis for adaptation planning. Similarly, it is vital to use traditional knowledge and management skills, which can further support … Tried and tested: learning from farmers on adaptation to climate change …
Publication, 01 April 2013
Seed industry ignores farmers' rights to adapt to climate change
News, 07 September 2009
Science clearly shows climate impacts on ocean and ice accelerating demanding faster action from governments
… “This report’s findings are staggering. The rate and magnitude of change to the ocean, glaciers and ice sheets are happening much faster than previously predicted. The climate emergency must be met with equally accelerated action. “The … and technical approaches need to be combined with local insights and traditional knowledge. Solutions will be strengthened by following the …
News, 25 September 2019