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Cebu, Phillipines
6th World Urban Forum: will the agenda of slum and shack dwellers ever get considered?
… has included the involvement of mayors. This is never easy in that all UN agencies are accountable to national governments who may not … future.  But there were hardly any representatives from the billion people who live in informal settlements – or slums or shacks. It’s as if … leaders, but also by local government or national government staff that work with them. For example, in a session on potential …
Insight, 07 September 2012
Trafficking of wildlife, driven by escalating demand for products such as elephant ivory, is a booming market worth US$19bn a year (Photo: Nonprofit Organizations via Creative Commons http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/)
International push to tackle illegal wildlife trade risks missing potential of sustainable use
… that a potentially valuable tool that generates incentives for local people to engage in conservation is in danger of being overlooked. The … not from poor people," it says. The paper  — whose authors include staff at IIED , the International Trade Centre and the IUCN (the … these iconic species will lead policymakers to develop 'one-size fits all' responses. Across Africa and Asia, the wildlife trade also involves …
News, 11 February 2014
Global Initiative on Community Based Adaptation formally launched in Tanzania
News, 01 March 2010
A researcher talking with a cotton farmer in Mozambique. Communicating our findings to a wide range of key audiences is central to our work (Photo: Mike Goldwater)
Communicating research – uptake, influence and change
… research findings are a global public good and as such we want to do all that we can to raise their profile in a timely and relevant way and … to respond. Now, all our research groups are supported to map out the people and organisations with a potential stake in their projects, … relationships, but we also organise regular 'learning weeks ' when staff from partner organisations spend time with the IIED communications …
Insight, 15 January 2015
Maureen O'Neil and Rebeca Grynspan, the incoming and outgoing chair of IIED's board of trustees, discuss the institute's key challenges and successes over the last six years (Photo: Matt Wright/IIED)
Trustee chairs in conversation: Maureen O'Neil and Rebeca Grynspan
… said that when she joined the IIED's board she had expected to meet people who were like activist-researchers anywhere. She said such people … mechanism." O'Neil added that a board should also support staff, saying: "We mustn't be an obstacle, we mustn't load them down … we should be very good ambassadors for IIED out in the world, using all our connections to advance their work." Part three …
Article, 11 August 2014
Sign on community property near Kampala, Uganda (Photo: Rachael Knight/Namati)
Using the law for resource justice
… developments threaten the lands and environment of millions of people. A new initiative, Lawyers for Resource Justice, helps to put … specialist, authorities on relevant Kenyan law, and ISLP staff. The team is working closely with the organisation to identify … is no application deadline but we cannot guarantee assistance to all applicants. Applicants are required to complete an initial short …
Insight, 28 April 2015
This map of the covered and open drains in Jamshed Town, Karachi illustrates how communities have led on installing sewers and drains (Image: Orangi Pilot Project–Research and Training Institute)
Reducing risks in urban centres: think 'local, local, local'
… and affordable water; good-quality sanitation and electricity; all-weather roads; and street lighting) and risk-reducing services … local sources, such as newspaper reports, and includes events where people died or lost property but where too few were affected for a … and interviews with key individuals (including local government staff and community leaders). This is the third of three blogs drawn …
Insight, 08 May 2017
A traditional farmer selects seeds in the Eastern Himalayas, India. (Photo: Ruchi Pant/Ecoserve)
Making the business case for biodiversity — in an instant
… the language is plain; in fact, by being accessible, it invites people to read and engage. This approach is central to a project I'm … and projects in each country. It is timely as the project members are all involved in revising their national biodiversity strategy and action … Developing a business case for biodiversity Rosalind Goodrich is a staff writer at IIED ( [email protected] ) …
Insight, 10 March 2014
A boat sits on a river in Bangladesh.
Developing nations to pioneer system to track climate change adaptation and development
… activities. Government representatives and researchers will join IIED staff and other partners in Edinburgh on 19-20 March to review the … framework is described in a new paper that IIED published this week. "All countries need to adapt to climate change, but they need to be sure … levels. To offset the greenhouse gas emissions that arise from people travelling to the meeting in Edinburgh, IIED will invest in both …
News, 19 March 2013
Putting farmers first: Democratising and reshaping agricultural research in West Africa
… community will participate through a live video link hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Group of Agroecology in Westminster. Baroness … future research priorities across the region.” The meeting will bring staff from the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa ( AGRA ) … the way it is designed, managed and implemented rarely involves the people who produce, process and consume agricultural produce,” says Dr …
News, 31 January 2012