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A host of people carrying placards and banners, with a prominent banner that says: "Danger: delay kills you".
From Paris to pandemic: charting the changing landscape for sustainable development
… of IIED held two strikingly hopeful moments: the Paris Agreement on climate change and the launch of Agenda 2030 . Since then, some other … in instead: leading to rapidly reducing emissions, greater locally-led action that values the natural world, and increased climate, … target beyond 2025 , and demonstrate movement towards doubling adaptation finance by 2025 . Another key moment is due in December: the …
Insight, 01 September 2022
A flooded street in an informal settlement
To stay ahead of climate change, cities need to act now
… importance and urgently need action – for instance climate change adaptation,  low-carbon  cities and disaster risk reduction.   But most … what is possible in integrating these agendas – for instance with community-led upgrading of informal settlements that meets residents’ needs, … Climate change … To stay ahead of climate change, cities need to act now …
Insight, 04 June 2019
"A masterpiece of the world's intangible heritage", bark cloth is processed to be used in fashion, accessories, house wares, interior design, and other forms of art (Photo: David Nkwanga)
Field visits to highlight community-based adaptation in Uganda
… In Uganda, where the 11th Conference on Community-based Adaptation (CBA11) will be held from 26-29 June 2017, the population is … it. This more positive attitude from the community members has led to a reduction in extractive activities, conserving this important … Climate change … Field visits to highlight community-based adaptation in Uganda …
Insight, 25 April 2017
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Message to the Green Climate Fund board: step up finance access for the most vulnerable
… public or private entities. Through the EDA’s devolved approach, community-based organisations, local governments and micro, small and … this call. Responding to the LDC call, the Global Commission on Adaptation’s (GCA) Locally Led Action Track has developed a set of eight principles  to guide the … Climate change …
Insight, 12 March 2021
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Getting climate resilience right – the case for backing smallholder organisations: Make Change Happen podcast episode 13
… in the face of climate change, and asks whether the international community will match their urgency and commitment with greater funding. … biodiversity conservation, carbon sequestration and climate change adaptation. In this episode, Elizabeth Nsimdala and Duncan MacQueen, an … reach LDCs, there was little evidence of climate initiatives being led by local communities, despite nominally ‘participative’ project …
Article, 13 September 2021
A group of people pose for a picture, behind words that say "Gobeshona Global Conference 1"
Gobeshona Global Conference 1
… Conference  explored a broad range of themes, focusing on locally-led adaptation action across different geographical regions.  The annual … the transition of the Resilience Measurement, Evidence and Learning Community of Practice (RMEL CoP) into the Resilience Knowledge … Climate change …
Event, 18 January 2021
Divisional Adaptation Planning Committees (DAPCs) act as community focal points (Photo: Sam Greene/IIED)
Local climate finance mechanism helping to fund community-prioritised adaptation
… Communities in many contexts have developed their own adaptation strategies, uniquely suited to their environment, to manage … shortage. They are rarely involved in planning and decision making at community level and their needs often remain unmet. But there are limits … Cooperative Society (seaweed). In Senegal and Mali, a consortium led by the  Near East Foundation , including Innovations, Environment …
Project, 26 November 2015
Introduction screen from video, showing the LDC 2050 Vision logo
Least Developed Countries launch 2050 Vision for a climate-resilient future
… we cannot do it alone. At the summit, we are asking the international community to commit to supporting our priorities, our initiatives and … of investment over 10 years in the LDC Initiative for Effective Adaptation and Resilience (LIFE-AR) , to help them deliver the … Malawi and Tanzania. The 2050 vision was informed by LIFE-AR, an LDC-led, LDC-owned initiative that is gathering evidence about effective …
News, 23 September 2019
Four images of people from IIED's 2021 'super year' video, including a fisher hauling nets
IIED and the ‘super year’
… management for climate and nature initiatives and exploring locally led action.  Key events Major events in 2021. IIED followed these events … researchers and practitioners on the theme of locally-led adaptation. Climate Adaptation Summit Date : 18-24 January 2021  This … in this process and beyond. 15th International Conference on Community-based Adaptation to Climate Change Date : 14-18 June 2021  …
Article, 02 February 2021
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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