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Making sustainable development a reality – movements that inspire change: Make Change Happen podcast episode 17
… a reality. But looking back at the work the sustainable development community has done, we can’t talk about specific moments in time – … platforms, particularly the long-overlooked dimension of climate adaptation . Toulmin, a drylands expert, highlights the importance of … taking a borderless approach to the future, with a focus on people-led demands and greater youth leadership. Find out more by listening to …
Article, 21 June 2022
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Organisers offer busy events programme in the countdown to CBA14
… inclusivity, the organisers of the  14th International Conference on Community-based Adaptation (CBA14) are hosting a wide range of pre-conference events. … essential experience to this global challenge. The session will be led by Practical Action , which has been working on this in Zimbabwe for …
News, 31 August 2020
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International Network of Mountain Indigenous Peoples (INMIP)
… INMIP is an Indigenous Peoples-led network coordinated by the Peruvian indigenous NGO ANDES … learning about how to address shared challenges through empowering community-led processes. Background INMIP was established in Bhutan in … focus on learning from local biocultural heritage and climate adaptation work – such as revitalisation of native fruit trees in …
Project, 27 June 2019
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Local must lead action to tackle world’s multiple interconnected challenges
… higher ambitions for responding to these challenges.   The Climate Adaptation Summit in January will be the culmination of the Global … in real world contexts.   Local must lead For over 16 years, the community-based adaptation (CBA) community of practice has been making the case for locally led action on climate change. This year CBA14 went online  creating a …
Insight, 08 October 2020
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Devolved Climate Finance
… change. Several avenues exist to channel funds for climate change adaptation, but once in country, money must flow further to sub-national … most of this opportunity. Early results demonstrate the benefits that community-led prioritisation and budgeting for climate resilience-building …
Publication, 01 November 2017
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Q&A: Citizen participation in planning − from the neighbourhood to the city
… to certain types of participation, but not all. For example, while community-based participation in water and sanitation projects is … always remember who is left (or pushed) out of these processes in NGO-led, government-led or 'community-led' modes. (Short-term tenants, for example, are often …
Article, 10 December 2021
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Climate change and modern slavery: the nexus that cannot be ignored
… slavery to become part of just transition strategies and climate adaptation policies. To achieve this, the connection must be recognised … We know we are much stronger together. We need a movement, led by those who live in the affected regions, that can amplify the … upon. We want governments to include modern slavery in their national adaptation plans, to reduce the risk of thousands, if not millions, of …
Insight, 08 June 2022
COP24 will take place in Katowice's landmark congress centre and exhibition hall (Photo: Umkatowice, Creative Commons via Wikipedia)
IIED and partner events at COP24
… Pocket guide to the Paris Agreement   Contributions of the research community to climate action and implementation of the Paris Agreement … 6 December Venue:  Bieszczady, Zone G Partner organisations: Led by African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) Speakers: Dr Joanes … What is the role of trade in delivering climate mitigation and adaptation in land-using sectors? How can biomass value chains be made …
Event, 02 December 2018
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Enabling resilience: bridging the planning gap in Tanzania
… of Tanzania’s northern districts to climate change. In the past, community livelihood strategies have allowed people to remain productive … information to create an enabling environment to support community-led adaptation strategies. …
Publication, 01 April 2015
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Q&A: Using digital technology to engage citizens in climate action
… Around 50 participants from the digital industry, government, community organisations, IIED and its partners joined a virtual dialogue … how digital technology can be used to enhance the climate action led by social movements. Here we talk to Barry Smith , a researcher in … project aiming to understand how communities are leading climate adaptation responses. As part of the project, we also wanted to know …
Article, 15 October 2020