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Next steps for a Green Economy working group Notes from the Astana Green Economy Dialogue, 24-26 Nov 2011
… burdens, and to produce higher societal value from limited natural resources. This short report summarises the key observations and ideas … Next steps for a Green Economy working group Notes from the Astana Green Economy Dialogue, 24-26 Nov 2011 …
Publication, 01 January 2013
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Students on Fair Ideas and the future they want
… Among the experts and practitioners attending Fair Ideas, a group of highly-engaged students discussed the future of our generation, … and brainstormed on what’s next for sustainable development. This group, selected from diverse academic disciplines from Pontifícia … Natural resource management …
Insight, 10 July 2012
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Understanding growing pressures on land: 'land grabbing' and beyond
… to changing commodity prices, but most analysts expect pressures on resources to increase in the longer term. Some commentators have … has generated evidence on changing commercial pressures on land and natural resources. We are collaborating with partner organisations in Africa and …
Project, 13 October 2014
An image from new animation Securing the land rights of people affected by dams in West Africa (Image: Hands Up/IIED)
GWI animation: how to secure land rights of people affected by dams
News, 09 February 2017
Collaborative management of forests and wildlife in Vietnam
… practices that enabled local communities to sustainably utilise natural resources within the park while protecting biodiversity. This was done … financing plan Training/empowering communities to monitor their natural resources and manage access to resources and the core national …
Project, 02 January 2009
Sustainable tourism
… to the world’s poorest people, and to act as an incentive to conserve natural resources and areas rich in biodiversity. IIED works on a number of … net benefits for poor people' Poverty and Conservation Learning Group (PCLG) :   'The information portal of the Poverty and Conservation …
Article, 21 June 2011
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Eight ways to unleash the potential of local organisations
… conditions community-based NGOs will mobilise local knowledge and resources to improve environmental management. Unfavourable policies, however, will stifle these groups and allow the loss of natural heritage and economic opportunities. From land rights to grant …
Publication, 01 October 2012
An association of farmers in northeast Myanmar carries out value chain analysis of elephant foot yam (Photo: Duncan Macqueen/IIED)
Strengthening producer organisations is key to making finance inclusive and effective
Article, 12 March 2019
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IIED focus on outstanding women in sustainable development
News, 08 March 2018
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Using digital technology to scan potential for change in sustainable development
… and messaging.  Barbara Adolph , senior associate in IIED’s Natural Resources research group , explained: “Our project was looking at land use trade-offs …
Project, 24 August 2022