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… dispute settlement and compensation for stranded fossil fuel assets Research report Global efforts to combat climate change will require a … costly for states to take energy transition measures. This 58-page research report published in October 2020 develops a framework for … published in February 2020 presents findings and recommendations from research on access to shelter and services in Nairobi, Kenya. It is part …
Article, 23 December 2020
Man standing next to a toppled tree in the middle of a road.
Private investors profiting from $200 billion of bond debt in climate-vulnerable developing countries
News, 05 October 2023
The IIED communications team discuss audience personas as part of the Communications Learning Programme held with partners in February (Photo: Matt Wright/IIED)
Three steps for reaching the right audiences in an information-saturated world
… to "link local priorities to global challenges", we need to share our research with people who can use it to improve the lives of the poorest … goals we need to use a range of communications methods, develop clear research messages and strategically target this research to particular audiences. We also need to build an enabling …
Insight, 27 March 2014
Esther Msafiri demonstrates using electricity for oil pressing in Njombe region, Tanzania (Photo: Sarah Best/IIED)
Powering local development in Tanzania
… that energy development has a positive impact on the local economy.  Research published by IIED and Hivos as part of our Tanzania Energy … impressive innovation in promoting PUE in two areas studied. But the research concluded that significant funding and policy support would be … this up to a level where it could make an impact on poverty. The research The research was conducted in Njombe and Mwanza regions and …
Insight, 24 February 2017
A woman farmer holds a phone to her ear in a green field.
Q&A: Using digital technology to engage citizens in climate action
Article, 15 October 2020
A group of people stand around a map on a table.
Kota Kita: facilitating citizen-led urban development
… Resources Centre, a non-profit think tank in Nepal, combines policy, research and capacity building to bring climate change action to the … approaches: providing information to residents, doing ground-level research and facilitating citizen participation in decision-making and … a pleasure to work with" – David Dodman, director, Human Settlements research group, IIED Connect with Kota Kita Email: [email protected] …
Article, 22 February 2022
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Sustainable diets in the informal economy
… diets. With a focus on evidence, agency and advocacy, we review research and experiences around informality and sustainable diets from …
Publication, 16 October 2020
Community-led mapping in the informal settlement of Mathare in Nairobi, Kenya, helps to record and reflect local people's needs and priorities (Photo: Sohel Ahmed)
Q&A: Why do we need a philosophy for better evidence?
… is used, that it influences positive change. That's what IIED's research evidence is all about, supporting locally-led transformational … own methodological basis. What does that mean in practice? SD: Some research methods can be manipulative or extractive; when a consultant … data for example, and treats people as passive 'objects' in their research. 'Better evidence' is inclusive; people are participants and …
Article, 14 March 2017
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More inclusive cities in East Africa: working with politics and informality
… cities: Nairobi, Hawassa and Mogadishu (see Box 1). The three-year research project studied both financial constraints to accessing land or …
Publication, 01 February 2020
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Is ecosystem-based adaptation effective? Perceptions and lessons learned from 13 project sites
Publication, 01 June 2019