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COVID-19 and global economic ordering: radical shift or more of the same?
… to see but gained little traction in policy agendas. Whether we lose our job, take risks by carrying on working or are able to ‘self-isolate’ … of people in the global South. If anything, many of the partners we work with are concerned COVID-19 will cause greater hardship and … it. As Samuel Nguiffo puts it, “we will not automatically be rid of our greed, which is what led us here”. This raises fundamental political …
Insight, 24 April 2020
Cover for 17131IIED.pdf
Planning adaptation for food and farming: lessons from 40 years’ research
Publication, 01 May 2012
Agriculture is the mainstay of Malawi’s economy and climate change is expected to impact crop yields and food security (Photo: Martijn.Munneke, Creative Commons via Flickr)
Q&A: What’s new about this year’s CBA event?
… the poorest people. But at this year’s event (CBA12), we’re refining our approach. We’re taking on board feedback from partners and past … format and creating a workshop environment, where participants will work together to devise tangible, practical solutions for what’s needed … young people to join and bring their experience and insight to our growing community of practice and participate in the whole event. Q: …
Article, 04 May 2018
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Coastal urban climate-resilience planning in Quy Nhon, Vietnam
… relevant spatial variables involved in the urban expansion process.~Our study reveals that urban planning is a spatial decision-making …
Publication, 01 February 2015
The Philippines Homeless People's Federation works with the local government to identify land for low-income residents that is less vulnerable to flooding, such as in Iloilo (Photo: David Dodman/IIED)
Introduction to cities and climate change
… new evidence and documentation on urban climate resilience through our role as regional partner in the Asian Cities Climate Change …
Article, 05 September 2014
A man and woman standing in a field
Difficult choices: balancing competing priorities on Burkina Faso farms
… areas and are food producers. The farmers and their general situation Our research took place in the Eastern Region of Burkina Faso. The focus … of households were performing according to different indicators.  Our aim was to try to show where on a pathway to sustainable … in farming although they would be pleased to see them come back to work on the farm as a hobby or weekend activity. Where this happens, the …
Article, 26 April 2020
Cover for 17154IIED.pdf
Locally managed funds: a route to pro-poor urban development
… for local funds into their aid programmes. Find out more about our work on the Sustainable Development Goals and the post-2015 agenda: …
Publication, 01 May 2013
Four people holding microphones sit in front of a seated audience.
A call to action for people and nature
Insight, 25 August 2022
The endangered Ryukyu Black-breasted Leaf Turtle has been designated as a National Natural Monument of Japan (Photo: Patrick Randall, Creative Commons via Flickr)
Global spotlight on biodiversity as agreement of post-2020 deal for nature nears
… International Day for Biological Diversity, staff will discuss what our role could be in slowing the rate of biodiversity loss and … and socially. The links below highlight just some of the work we have done over the past 25 years: A brief history of biodiversity work at IIED . From the 1980s to date. Stories of change: mainstreaming …
News, 21 May 2018
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Policies That Work for Sustainable Agriculture and Regenerated Rural Economies. Order from chaos? Making local data relevant for policy audiences
… methods that we used to try and deal with just this problem in India. Our challenge As part of a research project that sought to identify … Policies That Work for Sustainable Agriculture and Regenerated Rural Economies. Order …
Publication, 01 January 2003