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Annual report 2009/10
… that lets biomass energy drive greener economies, not black markets. Learning groups show muscle:  an independent review showed that … to think and write – and to be published, often for the first time. Sustainable markets Accountability in the pipeline:  a suite of IIED … IIED briefings had tangible impacts on governance. Governance for sustainable development Managing a uranium rush:  rising energy prices …
Page, 21 October 2010
First international gathering of forest producer organisations underway
… the conference will seek to support forest producers in improving sustainable management of forest landscapes. The International … of family farmers in policy and improve their access to services and markets to increase their income and improve their livelihoods." … or other support platforms and a voice in policy development. "As a group, smallholders and community and Indigenous Peoples forest …
News, 25 November 2013
A group of people holding a tree seedling
Harnessing the power of bees to benefit forest and people
Insight, 26 March 2020
Environmental Responsibility in World Trade
… and build confidence in making the world trade system work for sustainable development. Over a hundred participants from more than 40 … Sustainable markets …
Publication, 01 January 1999
People wearing face masks and medical suits
IIED's best of 2020: blogs
… poor , who depend heavily on informal food systems such as street markets. Wertheim-Heck analysed the long-term effects of this shift in … for daily life.  The fresh foods sold in supermarkets and formal markets are often less affordable or inaccessible to urban poor groups. … best way to save them April: Dilys Roe  reflected on the concept of  sustainable use of wild species and its role in reducing biodiversity …
Article, 22 December 2020
Timber in Ethiopia
Report sets stage for China-Africa forest governance research
… of the China-Africa Forest Governance Learning Platform, a new group that aims to ensure that such investments are environmentally sustainable and provide benefits to local communities. Platform … from this," says James Mayers, head of IIED’s Natural Resources Group. "There is much work to be done to improve compliance with laws …
News, 31 July 2013
Youth looking at a landscape
Perspective of LDC youth: what COP26 outcomes will enhance global action on adaptation and resilience?
Insight, 18 February 2021
Has agriculture been a winner in the economic downturn?
… question. It’s true that mainstream agriculture linked to global markets was not such a bad place to be in the global financial crisis. … show how difficult it has been for farmers working in ‘inefficient markets’, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, to respond to higher grain … under these conditions, and can ensure that they will have a docile group of suppliers. Their ability to extract greater profits than would …
Insight, 14 June 2010
Cover for G03262.pdf
Innovative Practice South Africa: The inclusion and empowerment of farmers through partnerships
… at the top end of the price ladder (as a brand) and in international markets. Although originated on empowerment farms, the products would … necessary to secure volumes. New producers were selected to join the group. They had to meet specific criteria regarding quality of product … Over a period of ten years the Thandi project has proved itself sustainable and a success. This publication forms part of the …
Publication, 01 July 2007
Boys polish chairs for sale in the furniture market, Nampula, Mozambique.
Introduction to locally-controlled forestry
… We believe that the best way to rebalance governance towards fair and sustainable forestry practices is to  invest in locally-controlled … example, enterprises that can harvest products sustainably, access markets, attract investment and influence policymakers. IIED strengthens … support their claims Strengthen the organisational capabilities for sustainable practice and advocacy, and Facilitate the interactions and …
Article, 05 August 2013