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IIED Annual Report 2015/16: Powering global change through partnership
… how can we overcome challenges and make progress toward our collective ambitions? IIED’s answer is: in partnership, working … we could achieve alone. Collaboration has been a defining element of our culture and ways of working for over 40 years. Our belief in the … — shape everything we do. This year, from our successful work with the Least Developed Countries’ climate negotiators in Paris to …
Publication, 01 October 2016
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Seizing opportunities for urban change: Make Change Happen podcast episode 3
… IIED’s ‘Make Change Happen’ podcast provides an opportunity to hear our researchers discuss key global development challenges and explain … are working to support positive change. The third episode looks at our work on inclusive urban futures. It features David Satterthwaite , who …
Article, 04 February 2020
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IIED podcast explores opportunities for urban change
… offers listeners the opportunity to hear from researchers about their work on key global challenges and how we are working to make change … of the podcast, 'Seizing opportunities for urban change' , looks at our work on inclusive urban futures. It features David Satterthwaite , … , which sets out IIED's response to the critical challenges of our time, from climate crisis to biodiversity loss and increasing …
News, 04 February 2020
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MEL Handbook for SDG 14 - Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
… addressing the critical, complex and often inter-related issues of our world. SDG 14 — Life below water — focuses on our oceans, estuaries, rivers and watersheds, and the human systems that …
Publication, 01 March 2019
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On a learning curve towards gender mainstreaming
… since 2015 we have been focused on integrating gender issues across our research work and into how we operate as an institute. We carried out a gender … Putting gender mainstreaming into practice We're now striving to put our manifesto into practice. Our Gender Equality Champions' Network …
Insight, 25 January 2018
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Knowledge in action for urban equality
… What is IIED doing?  IIED was a project partner leading the  work package focused on translating research into practice . IIED’s role … between neighbourhoods and the state at different levels. And our research with the Asian Coalition for Housing Rights (ACHR) …
Project, 28 September 2021
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Common cause with people in the food systems of the majority
… back at this critical period, will we see an opportunity wasted? Did our urgency and impetus to ‘transform’ food systems distract us from the … – what we might call the food systems of the majority – really work. It calls for interventions to seek common cause with the farmers, … that people lack the knowledge to improve their lives. It challenges our definitions of ‘sustainable diets’ and ‘sustainable food systems’. …
Insight, 22 June 2020
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Rising to emerging challenges: IIED reacts to findings of independent review
… am grateful for these insights into the challenges IIED faces and our opportunities for action. It affirms that we have a special role, … forward six priority areas for action identified in the review. This work will be led from September 2022 by incoming executive director Tom … proactively engaging with relevant shifts in the global landscape. Work in these areas is under way.   Priorities for action  IIED’s full …
News, 15 August 2022
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Champions Group on Adaptation Finance join forces to accelerate adaptation finance solutions beyond COP26
… adaptation finance solutions. The champions group will continue to work together to raise the political attention needed to address the … to climate change. The champions group says it stands ready to work with climate-vulnerable countries to progress these issues, and … to access. "We must continue to be ambitious and lead by example in our own contributions. I look forward to working with the champions …
News, 08 November 2021
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In or out! Why balanced panels matter
… In line with our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, IIED has published … As researchers, we all have a responsibility to 'break the bias’ in our sphere of work. Here are four simple steps you can take to help promote diverse …
Insight, 29 April 2022