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China in the world
… to improve the impacts of Chinese-linked activities on communities in Africa; building on research highlighting the role of Chinese actors in … opening of space for women in BRI countries and consideration of gender issues in BRI projects.  Key forums for this work include … Towards legal and sustainable investments by China in Africa’s forests , Seth Cook, Xiaoxue Weng, Ming Li, Jie Chen, Bin Xu, Yong …
Article, 01 August 2019
A woman farmer
Women pay heavier price for big dams
… Large dams are displacing thousands of people in West Africa in societies where women traditionally have few legal or … projects should promote the involvement of women and focus more on gender equity in relocation processes. But 15 years on, realising these … project documents that we have examined refer to the importance of gender issues, this has clearly not been enough to achieve the desired …
Insight, 08 March 2016
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Workshop programme: Rights, power and equity in the design of REDD+
… and design of local interventions can be made more equitable and gender-sensitive. It will draw from collaborative research in Africa, Asia and Latin America by IIED and partners. … Forests …
Publication, 01 November 2013
A forest ranger takes measurements of a tree at Megeni Kitasha in the Rombo District in Moshi, Tanzania (Photo: FAO/Simon Maina)
IIED at the XIV World Forestry Congress
… The XIV World Forestry Congress , hosted by South Africa, and the first to take place in the continent, brought together … of addressing them. The theme for the conference, in Durban, was 'Forests and people: investing in a sustainable future'. Congress … private actors) in supporting benefit sharing arrangements. The gender dimensions of benefits sharing mechanisms are also addressed. In …
Event, 07 September 2015
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A call to action for people and nature
… perspectives, concerns and opinions on the future of conservation in Africa.  A spotlight on local rights, ownership and empowerment  The … if that use is sustainable.  This included presenting an overview on Africa’s wildlife economy (a very strong theme running throughout APAC) … things calls for: “Ensuring equitable, effective, generational and gender-responsive participation of all rights-holders and stakeholders, …
Insight, 25 August 2022
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IIED's best of 2019: blogs
… organisations need to get on board, and fast. 3 China’s investments, Africa’s forests: from raw deals to mutual gains? June:  China's global Belt and … ... a number of observers at COP24 in Katowice noted that while Gender Day put gender concerns to the table, not many men showed up to …
Article, 27 December 2019
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Wild meat: is there an appetite for alternatives?
… for hundreds of years by rural communities across sub-Saharan Africa. However, increased pressure and fragmentation of habitat … monkeys and antelopes. In extreme cases, overhunting is resulting in forests empty of wildlife . These depleting animal populations present … wild meat, and how these drivers are influenced by factors such as gender, age or income. Only then can we design projects that offer …
Insight, 21 May 2019
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Can community rangers help tackle illegal wildlife trade?
… ranger or patrol programmes – exploring case studies from Asia and Africa, followed by a panel discussion on how best to support and manage … and resources. Some rangers are targeted for selection based on their gender, while others are picked because of their poaching history – not …
Insight, 12 April 2021
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IIED's best of 2014: publications
… Goals: a forest module for a transformative agenda This report says forests (and landscapes with trees) are such an important part of a … .   Building resilience to environmental change by transforming gender relations   This report, which stemmed from an IIED workshop on … profiling of informal settlements Urban poor communities across Africa, Asia and Latin America affiliated to Shack/Slum Dwellers …
Article, 29 December 2014
Louder this time, ‘Turn REDD on its head!’
… control . A year later at the climate conference in Durban, South Africa, many others are saying the same thing. And it is not just … co-benefit — or perhaps Investing in Locally Controlled Climate Smart Forests in Land Use, if you really want a mouthful. Here in Durban on … collaboration by building trust and capacity is fundamental. • Get gender-enlightened or fail. Women will make or break the prospects for …
Insight, 30 November 2011