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Elder woman kneels on the ground behind weeds.
Indigenous Peoples and forest communities are central to tackling the climate crisis – but they need finance
… side event on Tuesday, 9 November (3-4.15pm) we, alongside partners IIED, Ford Foundation , PRISMA foundation , Mainyoito Pastoralist … un evento paralelo a la COP26 en la que, junto a nuestros socios IIED, la Fundación Ford, la Fundación PRISMA, la Alianza Pastoralista de …
Insight, 05 November 2021
Farmer standing in a field of crops.
Costing and planning of agriculture's adaptation to climate change
… raise farmers' incomes, giving them more adaptation options. What did IIED do? Through case studies in several developing countries, the …
Project, 23 June 2011
Water tank made of stones
Working with nature to manage water resources in a changing climate
Insight, 22 March 2021
Paposh Nagar, Karachi. 'Living room' on the street - © Fareena Chanda 2010
A tale of two cities: Density regulations vs reality
… and formal settlements where residents earn low incomes. Results from IIED-supported density-related studies on Karachi , Bangkok , the … of the inner city population would have to be removed, according to IIED-supported research, which will soon be published. Another measure …
Insight, 30 June 2014
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ELLA - sharing Evidence and Lessons from Latin America
… details, as well the online application form, by following the links. IIED’s blog readers might be particularly interested in the learning … who contributed most to the discussions. It was largely thanks to IIED’s Simon Anderson and his experience with the Forest Governance … of development research and practice organisations, including IIED. You can also follow the ELLA Programme on Facebook , Twitter and …
Insight, 12 November 2012
This map of the covered and open drains in Jamshed Town, Karachi illustrates how communities have led on installing sewers and drains (Image: Orangi Pilot Project–Research and Training Institute)
Reducing risks in urban centres: think 'local, local, local'
… and act on these. David Satterthwaite (david.satterthwaite@iied.org) is a senior fellow in IIED's Human Settlements research group and visiting professor at the …
Insight, 08 May 2017
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A China na África – análise do investimento nas florestas
Publication, 01 October 2017
A woman carries jerrycans and tree men behind her wear masks and red vests with a red cross in the back
Applying the lessons of COVID-19 to the climate crisis
Insight, 23 February 2022
Citizens' protests against climate change action, such as this march in New York in 2014, have moved from the streets to the courts (Photo: South Bend Voice, Creative Commons, via Flickr)
Using the power of judiciary to protect people from climate change
… carbon intense industries.  Dr. Achala Abeysinghe (achala.abeysinghe@iied.org) is principal researcher and team leader of the global climate law, policy and governance team in IIED's Climate Change Group . …
Insight, 24 July 2015
Urban societies can adapt to resource shortage and climate change
… of the Royal Society A by Dr David Satterthwaite, senior fellow in IIED's Human Settlements Group. The paper urges policymakers to seize …
News, 26 May 2011