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The author with cocoa farmers in Ghana. Farmers on average receive 3 per cent of a chocolate bar price and many are dependent on a single commodity for their livelihoods (Photo: Marisa Camargo)
Zero deforestation supply chains: promoting sustainable chocolate
… of the 'Inclusive REDD+' project, supported by the UK government. Our research is investigating the cocoa/chocolate supply chain to … upcoming regulations and increased societal demands. The aim of this research is not only to compile and analyse information about cocoa …
Insight, 16 September 2015
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Strengthening frameworks to monitor and evaluate climate adaptation in Uganda
… national and sectoral policies. It presents the findings of detailed research by IIED and the Africa Climate Change Resilience~Alliance …
Publication, 01 April 2015
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Working for a just & sustainable world
… & sustainable world Welcome to IIED, a UK-based international policy research institute and non- governmental organisation. Visit our website at: www.iied.org. Sign up to receive regular updates on IIED research, events, and publications at: [email protected]. What's new at … Toulmin, Director, IIED News and updates For more information on IIED research visit: www.iied.org/research.html Climate Change: During the …
Publication, 01 June 2006
Aerial view of desert refugee camp with makeshift homes.
Silent battles, resounding strength: the lives of transgender refugees in Kenya
Insight, 21 November 2023
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Workshop Report (Panama, 2007). Protecting community rights over traditional knowledge: implications of customary laws and practices
… and genetic resources. The aims of the workshop were to share action- research findings and methods since the last partners meeting in 2005, …
Publication, 01 January 2008
Participants at the CGIAR Climate Social Learning evidence gathering workshop, including IIED director of communications Liz Carlile (standing) (Photo: CCAFS)
Which factors are key for successful social learning?
… we mad? Could we really pull this off? Pioneering social learning research The social learning event was held as part of a broader … and Social Learning initiative , are pioneering in social learning research. This makes it very hard and confusing at times and it's what … processes can facilitate and contribute to smarter, more effective, research-for-development institutions and help these institutions …
Insight, 14 July 2014
Small-scale miners dry ores in the process of gold mining in Geita, Tanzania (Photo: John Louis/Investing In Gold, Creative Commons)
Dialogues for a sustainable and productive artisanal and small-scale mining sector
… we understand it to be an ongoing process of engaging key players in research and priority setting, developing national ownership of a … new agenda for change:  Our dialogues begin with participatory, local research to unpick complex agendas and identify solutions that build on … puts all stakeholders on an equal footing. By beginning the research and dialogue in the field, and ensuring the voices of miners – …
Project, 24 January 2014
Busy market scene, showing traders with their vegetables
Informal food markets offer diverse food products and crucial livelihood opportunities
… and meat products. Based on both qualitative and quantitative research, this discussion paper provides evidence on the current status, …
News, 25 November 2019
Men and women fish off the island of Padma Pakur. Image by Espen Rasmussen/PANOS
Compensation for conservation of Bangladesh’s national fish
… valuable lessons that are relevant worldwide," says Dr Mohammed. Research in 2012 showed that flaws in the scheme reduce its value for … of the government of Bangladesh, fishing communities and research centres. "The incentive mechanism can help achieve both social …
News, 28 May 2013
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GIS – what can and what can’t it say about social relations in adaptation to urban flood risk?
… have not been applied in the context of flooding yet. The overarching research question of this working paper is: what can GIS, and what can …
Publication, 09 February 2018