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A vendor in India uses energy produced by a micro-grid funded by SunFunder (Photo: Sameer Halai/SunFunder)
Off-grid energy powered by the crowd
… from 1,200 investors, offering a five to nine per cent return . In developing contexts, due to regulatory and legal barriers, donation-based crowdfunding is the common rule. Countries with low rates of access to energy, such as Tanzania and … of thousands around the globe. When it comes to India, the need for private funding for energy is patent. Ambitious goals set by …
Insight, 09 April 2015
Politics, sustainable energy security and the South
… energy companies alike. • Growth in energy demand, particularly in developing countries, is progressing at an alarming rate We're currently witnessing … 20% over the last five years. • The impact of climate change and the need to reduce CO2 emissions is largely an energy issue The …
Insight, 02 September 2010
Justice in the forests: a series of short films
… This film provides a more in-depth look at three countries where the FGLG has been active in promoting solutions to … an effort to control the industry, the government drafted the Forest Act of 1997, which only allows charcoal to be produced under license. … results for policy and behavioural change. Vietnam Local people need legal rights to forests shows how benefits have started to accrue …
Article, 15 April 2011
Patently obvious: intellectual property rights could support small producers
… up to 50 potato varieties on just one farm . Small producers in developing countries often sustain rich agricultural biodiversity and traditional … measures can be difficult.  Intellectual Property mechanisms need to suit the contexts in which they are applied. The very narrow …
Insight, 14 November 2011
New paradigm for African agriculture sees sustainable intensification in a new light
… including for smallholder farmers in Africa. "It is clear that we need to boost the harvest of food and fibre from any given area of … for future generations.  The Montpellier Panel recommends that Governments, in Africa and the developed countries and in partnerships with the private sector and NGOs, …
News, 18 April 2013
Gastro(eco)nomic revolution in Peru
… overhyped their influence. This Guardian article said it was: “an act of such ludicrous self regard you'd need an oxygen tank to get your breath back.” But it raises some … issues about the responsibilities chefs and cooks hold within the countries where they work. In Peru, chefs have become political actors …
Insight, 16 October 2011
Global forest plan could boost fight against poverty and climate change
… poverty and global climate change," adds Bass. "Right now, Western governments are planning large climate and forest funds – the … is trying to drive the partnership from the top-down. Instead it must act as the facilitator, providing financial and other support in a …
News, 09 July 2008
Can beans and dice change lives? The potential of serious, fun games
Insight, 19 November 2013
Moving climate talks forward: new parliamentary group consider the options
… the evidence is so clear — and it is — why are we stuck? Why aren’t governments doing so much more?” he asked. He then challenged the room … she said. But the rising interest in the ‘green economy’ could make countries act. “We have been asking ourselves how we can use the energy … clean coal technologies, and wind, solar and biomass technologies are developing rapidly. Toulmin hopes that there are now enough people in …
News, 30 November 2010
The CBA9 participants gather for a group photo on the final day of the conference, shortly after the Nairobi Declaration was announced (Photo: Matt Wright/IIED)
CBA9 highlights
Article, 05 May 2015