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Coronavirus and climate change are two crises that need humanity to unite
… global impact in 2020, not only on health and wellbeing, but also on our societies, economies and politics.  It is worth thinking through at this point what the impact of the pandemic may be on climate change and climate actions – in terms of emissions, global and national … ready for the UN climate summit in Glasgow in November.  A short-term focus on coronavirus is obviously necessary but must not distract from …
Insight, 13 March 2020
Seaweed farmers in Indonesia (Photo: Hiswaty Hafid/USAid, Creative Commons via Flickr)
Focusing the blue economy future on small-scale fisheries
… and then – they should be at the centre of the conversation. Hence our recent #OceanHour Twitter chat and the invitation to all interested … putting much back. So is that the end of the story? Of course not. Our #OceanHour participants were keen to provide examples of a different … – once the true worth is known, policies are more likely to change. A2 #Maldives is a great example. @FishAgri champions the …
Insight, 18 February 2019
Uganda food lab participants add their names to a declaration that came out of the lab discussions (Photo: Nimrod Bagonza)
Food Change Labs tackle complex issues with the whole system in the room
… web of factors that keeps the unsustainable and damaging practices of our food system in place, and how do we mobilise local potential for a healthy, productive food system?  Hivos and IIED have run Food Change Labs in three countries, and are starting on a fourth. Our Food … setting up labs in Zambia, Uganda and Indonesia. The labs differed in focus, each related to its own local food context.  In Zambia (PDF) , …
Insight, 30 January 2019
Woman talks and points at a poster behind her while people stand in front of her
CBA17 returns in person: scheduled for Bangkok in May
… and challenges that must be overcome.  We know that transformative change is built on strong networks and connections between diverse … have always been a space for learning and sharing experiences, with a focus on acquiring new skills. In 2019 the CBA conference went entirely … tell us that they attend CBA to “meet and connect with others in our community of practice” (55% of respondents to a survey after CBA15), …
News, 01 February 2023
A masked woman sits behind a desk reading an information booklet next to a sign that is labelled 'Rwanda'. behind her is a large banner proclaiming the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference
Why COP26 was worth it
… it really is. When you look at all the devastation from climate change in 2020, the call for urgent action – and money to finance that … being destroyed, whose ecosystems are being damaged beyond repair? Focus on finance For me, when deciding which track to follow during … whether or not the COP is relevant, my answer is simple: it's about our survival. COP26 provided a platform to put in place policies that …
Insight, 06 January 2022
a goup of community workers
New series: Beyond COVID-19: grassroots visions of change
News, 26 June 2020
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Responding to climate change in contexts of urban poverty and informality
… Our understanding of climate change impacts and vulnerability in urban centres has grown rapidly in … as priority sites for climate action needs to be combined with a focus on the priorities and potential of low-income residents in order … Responding to climate change in contexts of urban poverty and informality …
Publication, 01 April 2019
A close-up photo of a row of Dove soap bottles, focusing on the first bottle with others in a column behind.
Addressing the ‘triple crisis’ COVID-19, climate change and nature loss: a catalyst for business to increase its sustainability?
Insight, 08 September 2021
Least developed countries unable to borrow over 80 per cent of money needed to adapt to climate change
… into debt distress by measures they need to take to adapt to climate change, according to new analysis from IIED, released as delegates at the Glasgow climate talks focus on finance. They would be able to pay for less than 20 per cent of … strain. Sejal Patel, an environmental economist at IIED, said: “As our analysis shows, expecting the poorest and most vulnerable countries …
News, 03 November 2021
Farmers carry bottled water to pour on a field of onion crops
Introduction to our work on climate-resilient development
… and intense than anything they have in the past. Driven by climate change, these shocks will only worsen with every increment of global … communities, regions, cities and nations  to adapt to climate change and to achieve their sustainable development goals.   … either enable or obstruct equitable and effective climate action, so our work focuses on how vulnerable low-income countries and communities …
Article, 17 December 2012