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Women delivering a package to another woman, all wearing face masks.
Climate justice needs vaccine justice
… out of COVID-19 vaccines is shockingly unequal. As of December, a group of campaigning organisations claimed that rich countries had … dominate systems for vaccine supply then this picture could easily change, with infections continuing to grow in poorer countries that are … proved to be important in responding to the pandemic. COVID and the climate crisis – not separate issues IIED has worked for decades for …
Insight, 01 February 2021
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Using digital technology to scan potential for change in sustainable development
… for giving power to people made vulnerable through poverty and climate change, enhancing livelihoods and for predicting future trends in … Adolph , senior associate in IIED’s Natural Resources research group , explained: “Our project was looking at land use trade-offs … Using digital technology to scan potential for change in sustainable development …
Project, 24 August 2022
Smiling women and men standing in a field looking at a mobile phone
Power of 'tech plus people' in early warning, early action and climate risk management
… with 50 additional days in the case of severe drought. Integrating climate risk management approaches into MGNREGS can help realise its climate resilience potential. As part of the FCDO supported 'Infrastructure for Climate Resilient Growth (ICRG)' programme, IIED co-developed the … Climate change …
Event, 20 October 2022
Prolonged flooding in Vietnam in 2011 left thousands homeless and exposed to health risks. The research projects will focus on building resilience to climate change (Photo: EU/ECHO)
Ten projects receive funding for research into climate change resilience
… The funding into how to adapt to climate change is part of IIED's work with the Asian Cities Climate Change … 108 proposals submitted Diane Archer, of IIED's Human Settlements Group , said the organisation had received a total of 108 proposals … Climate change … Ten projects receive funding for research into climate change resilience …
News, 03 October 2014
Group image of the members of the C20 working group
Driving impact at the G20: lessons from IIED's engagement with philanthropies
Insight, 24 July 2024
People stand on a sea-wall with a road and look out at the ocean.
8 points on financing climate change adaptation in urban areas
… 1: Climate change adaptation needs to support change on the ground This includes working with those most at risk from storms, floods and heat waves and other hazards associated with climate change. Somsook Boonyabancha from the Asian Coalition for … Climate change … 8 points on financing climate change adaptation in urban areas …
Insight, 20 June 2013
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New series: Beyond COVID-19: grassroots visions of change
… IIED’s new series ‘ Beyond COVID-19: grassroots visions of change ’  aims to offer a concise analysis of responses to the global … including: community action, tenure and informality, food security, climate change, vulnerable groups including refugees and displaced people, and … Climate change … New series: Beyond COVID-19: grassroots visions of change …
News, 26 June 2020
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Climate change responses in Zimbabwe: local actions and national policy
… Climate variability and change pose a significant threat to sustainable development and poverty … (as coordinated through the Civil Society Climate Change Working Group) to examine local and national responses to climate change, with a … Climate change … Climate change responses in Zimbabwe: local actions and national policy …
Publication, 01 January 2013
Responding to climate change in the Caribbean
… Leslie, Executive Director of the Belize-based Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre , highlighted the threats but also pointed out that at the … and Caribbean Studies Association Environment and Sustainability Group. Sponsored by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network … Climate change … Responding to climate change in the Caribbean …
Insight, 05 July 2011
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Agrobiodiversité – ou comment sauver la peau de la Terre
Publication, 21 September 2023