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Zambia’s chiefs champion gender equality in land and natural resource governance
… we understand the need and we did this to get to the solution. It’s our solution summarised on paper – Chief Kaputa The gender guidelines … explained: “We are not utilising the potential of women in our chiefdoms, we want to do so but [cannot] unless we know how. That’s why our idea was to have the guidelines as a training tool for chiefs that …
Insight, 06 September 2021
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How Ekiti State is advancing transition-ready investment decision making
… a comprehensive review of existing land-based investment systems. Our assessment revealed several bottlenecks that hindered development, … practice but remained responsive to Ekiti State’s unique context. Our aim was to create a transparent, efficient, investor-friendly and …
Insight, 27 May 2025
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Cities that work for people and the planet
… development in urban centres in low- and middle-income countries. Our poverty focus is vital and informs everything we do because people … settlements, are the most vulnerable to environmental challenges. Our work has always been developed with partners, ensuring that it is … Cities that work for people and the planet …
Publication, 01 April 2018
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African social movements call on UN food summit to give people back control
… from a continent where corporations are gaining more influence over our land, seeds, water, forests and, in general, our food chain, I believe now is the right time to talk about food. This … 'food year' series that explores policies and practice to transform our food systems. Read the first blog setting out practical ways for the …
Insight, 21 July 2021
Hand holding wheat in a field.
A just transition in agriculture: putting workers at the centre
… this agricultural transition is a consideration of who’s doing the work. Let’s be clear: agricultural workers feed the world. And in many … NGOs and trade unions, this focus on social dialogue is central to our work on just transitions. Agricultural labour has long been … be a just one. Do get in touch if you are interested to join our roundtable discussion later this month. …
Insight, 05 June 2025
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Indigenous food systems prove highly resilient during COVID-19
… left struggling to support themselves and their families, without work or transport, and facing shortages of products from toilet paper to … 'food year' series that explores policies and practice to transform our food systems. Read the first blog setting out practical ways for the … and balanced food producing ecosystems for thousands of years. Our increasingly uncertain world with multiple and interconnected …
Insight, 26 August 2021
The case study for Manizales, in Colombia, in a new book edited by IIED's David Satterthwaite focuses on innovative community-oriented environmental policy and a commitment to disaster risk reduction (Photo: Melissa Delzio, Creative Commons via Flickr)
Can we transform our cities?
Insight, 19 April 2016
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Research ethics: Putting our principles into practice
… when undertaking research, and explores how these apply to our work with partners to contribute to a more equitable and sustainable … a cross-institute team that strives to enhance the research skills of our staff, develop agreed frameworks and standards for conducting … Research ethics: Putting our principles into practice …
Publication, 01 March 2014
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Working in partnership towards more inclusive Sustainable Energy for All
… access and ensure no one is left behind. The institute continues to work with different stakeholders interested in being a part of the … on approaches that benefit the poorest households – including through our inclusive energy planning approach , and in a strategic partnership …
Article, 15 September 2020
Local farmer harvesting tea leaves in Malawi. They are wearing a big basket for collecting the leaves on their back and a bright red hat.
Fair Water Footprints: making responsible water stewardship in supply chains the global norm
… to stimulate action and investment on water and climate risks in our global supply chains. Through trade, policy, procedural reform, new … by 2030 . Signatories to the Glasgow declaration are committing to work towards a fair water footprint. This means:  Zero water pollution …
Project, 18 March 2025