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Field visit as part of the Mountain Ecosystem-based Adaptation project, Mount Elgon, Uganda (IUCN)
EbA Evidence and Policy: Uganda
Project, 15 February 2018
Six representatives of developing country governments – Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Mozambique, Nepal and the Philippines – shared their experiences of rolling out the sustainable development agenda at the 21st Poverty Environment Partnership meeting (Image: IIED)
Country progress on putting the sustainable development goals into action
… Integration of SDGs into national government and political processes For Jorge João Francisco Chindela from Mozambique's Ministry of Economy … to have existing processes and systems enabling the SDGs to be easily integrated into national objectives." … provide accurate data to be used as a feedback mechanism for accurate policy making. "But this is also an opportunity. Developing more …
Insight, 23 June 2016
A herder with his livestock in Isiolo County, Kenya (Photo: Dorine Odongo/ILRI, Creative Commons via Flickr)
EbA Evidence and Policy: Kenya
… to adapt to the adverse effects of climate change and promote sustainable development. Between 2015 and 2019, IIED, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the UN Environment World … climate change adaptation: strengthening the evidence and informing policy ' ( EbA Evidence and Policy ). Working with local partners in 12 …
Project, 14 June 2018
Women distributing seeds in Andhra Pradesh, India (Photo: Deccan Development Society)
Q&A: Why indigenous seed-saving women are the stewards of biodiversity
… IIED’s Smallholder innovation for resilience (SIFOR) project examined traditional knowledge-based – or … and partners in four countries – Centre for Chinese Agricultural Policy, China; Lok Chetna Manch, India; Kenya Forestry Research … , for example, women are very active. But these forums are not fully integrated in government processes, so how much they influence policy is …
Article, 18 October 2018
A man casting a net
Achieving transformational change for the ocean
… The health of our ocean and seas is vital for the future of our planet: they help to regulate our climate, can … marine conservation, climate change, pollution, livelihoods and policy. Monitoring often focuses on growing pressures and how ocean … strategy planners, implementers and MEL specialists adopt a holistic, integrated approach to SDG14 that aligns with the systemic nature of the …
Insight, 11 June 2019
IIED's Susannah Fisher and David Dodman (top, centre) talk to stakeholders on a social learning project in Kenya (Photo: IIED)
Using learning partnerships to support change
Article, 24 April 2017
Restoring mangroves (Photo: Orsibal Ramírez/IUCN)
EbA Evidence and Policy: El Salvador
Project, 17 December 2018
Two men pushing a boat filled with mangrove seedlings
Finding solutions in nature for climate change
… change and biodiversity loss together. Alex White, team leader for International Climate and Strategy at the UK Department for … from scientists, governments, private sector and civil society for integrated solutions such as NbS for climate change .  The discussions … loss and protect the most vulnerable.  Sarah Nelson, head of policy oversight in the international environmental conventions team in …
Insight, 29 May 2020
Side event at the CBD Global Workshop on NBSAPs Revision Process, 12 November 2013 in Nairobi, Kenya
… to use their NBSAPs to integrate biodiversity into development policy and planning.  Representatives from Botswana, the Seychelles and … impact assessment to gather evidence and build a strong case for mainstreaming. Botswana expects to complete its NBSAP Review project … Plan, integrating ecosystem services in the assessment, regional integrated land use planning and mobilising resources mobilisation to …
Article, 21 May 2014
A person walks between two ponds.
Locally-led action key to delivering the new global biodiversity framework
Insight, 06 October 2021