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A group of women laugh and smile as they stand and dip their hands into two large buckets on a table
Starting a journey – reflections on race and racism and the work to do in our organisations and our sector
… that seeks also to be an actor for justice and an agent of change: The production and reproduction of knowledge in the fields of … recognising the value of different knowledge systems, environment and climate action risk losing the value of these local and Indigenous … have taken the following actions: Created a race and racism working group to drive forward our work, with cross organisational membership …
Insight, 15 December 2021
In Kenya's Isiolo County, repeated droughts are forcing pastoralists out of herding and into farming. The county has used TAMD to assess climate risk management schemes (Photo: Martin Karimi/ECHO)
Tracking Adaptation and Measuring Development (TAMD): Country work
… focused on using TAMD to support effective local planning for climate change. In Kenya, Isiolo County used TAMD to identify county-level … indicators were finalised and tested through a participatory focus-group discussion with Ministry of Environment staff. These scorecards … Climate change …
Article, 28 October 2014
Agriculture is the mainstay of Malawi’s economy and climate change is expected to impact crop yields and food security (Photo: Martijn.Munneke, Creative Commons via Flickr)
Q&A: What’s new about this year’s CBA event?
… experience to develop practical solutions for getting locally-driven climate adaptation into policy and explore innovative ways for financing … ideas with event participants on how to integrate locally-driven climate adaptation into national climate plans.  Q: IIED is bringing a … present and participants are invited to suggest issues for small group discussions. Skills clinic A ‘skills clinic’ will offer …
Article, 04 May 2018
IIED Insights: Q&A with Hannah Reid on community based adaptation
Article, 10 March 2011
A man bends over and rummages through piles of garbage that surround him.
Local and regional governments hold key to tackling rising global inequalities
… and regional government representatives. The COVID-19 pandemic and climate emergency, coupled with rising food and fuel prices around the … and digital connectivity, to dignified livelihood opportunities, to climate change and to uneven political representation, among others.  Emilia …
News, 11 October 2022
Global warming will push Asia into reverse says new report
News, 19 November 2007
A group of men and woman stand for a group photograph in front of a painting.
AB Consultants: mitigating risks for people on low incomes
… in the informal sector.  How our allies and collaborators create change As part of IIED’s 50th birthday celebrations , we are showcasing … we are working with around the world on issues ranging from climate resilience to energy access Anne Kamau, left, and Barbara … have no fall-back in the event of an event occurring. This client group is frequently ignored by mainstream commercial and social …
Article, 13 June 2022
Workshop participants touring the Stone Village in China (Photo: Irene Song)
Mountain peoples call for support to protect traditional knowledge
… in Yunnan, Southwest China in May, 2016, to discuss the impact of climate change on their communities.  At the end of their meeting, they issued … crops and biodiversity, as well as places of high spiritual value.  Climate change is threatening these vulnerable regions and the … Climate change …
News, 04 July 2016
women distributing counting eggs
New narratives for a 'new normal'
… made of an indigenous root that survived the floodwaters. The same group went on to create seed banks to revive indigenous crops and … and advising their peers on reducing impacts of disaster and climate change. What’s more, such exchanges have attracted the attention of …
Insight, 22 July 2020
‘Act on nature’, demand hundreds of organisations, in unprecedented call to world leaders
… danger.  In a distinct indication of growing concern and momentum for change, global organisations representing interests far beyond … children and youth; while at the same time essential to tackling the climate crisis. Sustainable use of natural resources means building … Citigroup, Microsoft, JD.com, Hitachi, IKEA, Unilever, Axa, Mahindra Group and H&M Group. The full list of signatories will be shared on 21 …
News, 18 September 2020