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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?
… evidence is all about, supporting locally-led transformational development. So what is 'better' evidence? SD: Better evidence is … our strategies accordingly.  Responding to climate change, achieving sustainable development – all the complex problems we face – need … stakeholders based on the best and most relevant evidence. The 2030 (Sustainable Development Goals) Agenda recognises this and puts better …
Article, 14 March 2017
Drip irrigation in Faylar village, Senegal. Investing in solar-powered water pumps and drip-feed irrigation systems can help farmers survive in times of drought (Photo: InnoAfrica, Creative Commons via Wikimedia)
Building a vision of climate resilience: questions to the adaptation community
… on a sector-by-sector and project-by-project basis. But building sustainable climate resilience requires working across multiple sectors, … in agriculture, forestry, energy and livestock that promote SME development and create links between households, governments and the … commitment to lead from the front on climate action, spearheading sustainable, climate-centric development that will build long-term …
Insight, 06 March 2019
A wholesale fish market in Cox's Bazar on the Bay of Bengal. Fishing communities need access to finance and infrastructure such as clean water, refrigeration and transport (Photo: Aftab Uzzaman, Creative Commons via Flickr)
Untangling the net: what does 'leave no one behind' mean for fishers?
… The ambition of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their 169 targets, according to the … revenue are limited. Investment either through private sector engagement or public-private-partnerships is critical.  Reform financial …
Insight, 11 July 2016
The journey to fetch fresh water for a resident of the Dharavi slum in Mumbai, India (Photo: Meena Kadri, Creative Commons via Flickr)
World Water Week 2016: key resources
… relating to water across the globe. This year's theme is 'Water for Sustainable Growth', with water seen as central to all the challenges at the heart of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). IIED's water work focuses on sanitation in …
Article, 24 August 2016
Children using water pump in Burkina Faso
Global Water Initiative: Burkina Faso
… hectares of irrigation schemes in Burkina Faso (20% of potential development area for large-scale irrigation) 17,000 hectares of new … between 2011-15 in irrigation overall under the Programme for Sustainable Development of Irrigated Agriculture (PNSR) GWI focus dam: … area to: Build or repair multi-use water facilities that would ensure sustainable and equitable access to water Promote good hygiene and …
Project, 16 February 2018
Global forest plan could boost fight against poverty and climate change
… where the underlying causes of forest problems – and the seeds of sustainable solutions – are often lodged. "Without these building … co-author. "This is a new opportunity to develop an empowering, stakeholder-focused partnership that can attract real investment to … practice and supporting the independent scrutiny of its plans through engagement with a broad range of stakeholders," says co-author James …
News, 09 July 2008
Supporting Adaptation to Climate Change: What role for Official Development Assistance?
… Presented at DSA Annual Conference 2008 ‘Development’s Invisible Hands: Development Futures in a Changing … the efficacy and sustainability of development investments. In turn, sustainable development can reduce vulnerability to climate change, … development practice. As stated by Huq and Ayers (2008), “Good (or sustainable) development (policies and practice) can (and often does) …
Article, 14 November 2008
Carina Millstone makes a Critical Theme presentation to IIED staff in May 2014 (Photo: Matt Wright/IIED)
Critical theme: What would business look like in a steady-state economy?
… Carina Millstone, visiting research fellow at the Global Development and Environment Institute at Tufts University, presented … early findings of research she is currently conducting on sustainable business practices.  IIED's previous Critical Theme took … officer of GIST Advisory, discussed the importance of meaningful stakeholder reporting. His visit was organised as part of a strategic …
Event, 21 May 2014
Asian Coalition for Community Action
Critical theme: Introducing the Asian Coalition for Community Action
… a coalition of organisations working on urban poverty and housing development in Asia. The focus of her presentation was the Asian … at Tufts University, on 20 May focusing on the private sector and sustainable business practices. Her full presentation on "What would … officer of GIST Advisory, discussed the importance of meaningful stakeholder reporting. His visit was organised as part of a strategic …
Event, 02 July 2014
Photo: Farah Sevilla, Alyansa Tigil Mina
How extractive industries can address conflict and build trust with communities
… a fundamental shift in how the company deals with conflict and stakeholder engagement." Writing in the book’s foreword, Caroline Rees, CCEO of … Sustainable markets …
News, 25 April 2013