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A women's focus group is a key part of a governance assessment at Lake Mburo National Park in Uganda. It's essential that gender equality and equity is addressed in research proposals and activities (Image: IIED)
On a learning curve towards gender mainstreaming
… 'Mainstreaming' is a popular word in the international development sector but when we talk about 'mainstreaming gender into … published a gender manifesto in February 2016. That manifesto has two goals: one 'looking in' to the organisation to build a diverse and … high-quality research that supports gender equality and equity for sustainable development. So far, so mainstreaming. Putting gender …
Insight, 25 January 2018
Two woman sit at a radio production desk
Can the impact of COVID-19 unite coalitions of young and old?
… is fantastic, and chimes with a programme at the heart of Ireland’s Development Education, committing to nurture ‘global citizenship’ among … many. And we know such challenges – especially to achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, but also in tackling the climate emergency and dealing with …
Insight, 21 July 2020
An association of farmers in northeast Myanmar carries out value chain analysis of elephant foot yam (Photo: Duncan Macqueen/IIED)
Strengthening producer organisations is key to making finance inclusive and effective
… As part of the “Innovative finance for sustainable landscapes” interview series, IIED forest team leader Duncan … leadership and representation. Support includes market analysis and development training, learning exchanges, business fairs and trade … landscape restoration and delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals. This article orginally appeared on the CGIAR Research Program on …
Article, 12 March 2019
Aerial view of informal housing.
Data to drive informal settlement upgrading. Who generates it – and who owns it?
… her or his country is doing regarding the UN’s water and sanitation Sustainable Development Goal (SDG6) . Equally, international agencies do not want … SDI, was very clear about how the different actors engaged in urban development had different data needs and that slum/shack dweller …
Insight, 03 March 2022
People walking down a flooded road
D&C Days 2019: five themes for climate resilience for all
… The 2019 Development & Climate Days (D&C Days) , taking place on Sunday, 8 … and transitioning toward nutritious diets, equitable livelihoods and sustainable practices. We need to enact system-wide transformation towards integrative, resilient and sustainable agri-food systems that can tackle climate challenges, …
Article, 22 November 2019
Central Malawi: Belia Sikelo farms groundnuts using 'conservation agriculture', a set of practices including no-till farming, designed improve soil structure and help resist erosion. (Photo: T. Samson/CIMMYT)
2015: the International Year of Soils
… resource; its preservation is essential for food security and our sustainable future. The FAO is working on range of initiatives, … Soil Partnership , which will facilitate knowledge exchanges on sustainable management and use of soil resources.  Find out more about … European government support of national and regional agricultural development and food security priorities in Sub-Saharan Africa. In …
Article, 09 April 2015
A family in Tarialan, Uvs Province, Mongolia, uses a solar panel to generate power for their ger, a traditional Mongolian tent (Photo: UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe, Creative Commons, via Flickr)
Why social inclusion matters for green growth
… to manage their economies in ways that provide for a prosperous, sustainable, and healthy society. In short, these economies – whether … (GEC) , and IIED have been working together to bring poverty, social development, and inclusive green growth to the forefront of economic … landmarks for sustainable development. The sustainable development goals (SDGs) provide a comprehensive framework for guiding development …
Insight, 11 August 2016
Prime Minister David Cameron has helped the UK provide global leadership on addressing climate change. But he has decided to resign after the European Union referendum vote, and there are fears that the UK will become more insular (Photo: Russell Watkins/DFID, Creative Commons via Flickr)
Ten ways the UK can maintain international leadership on climate change
… – climate legislation set the standard for long-term emission goals for the industrialised global north. The UK has also delivered on … from the front in building the joint ambition on long-term emission goals and climate finance. It was pivotal in setting up the European … to ensure the UK's energy security over the coming years. UK energy development has for decades been framed by being part of the EU's single …
Insight, 01 July 2016
The road from Lomié in Southeast Cameroon (Photo: Duncan Macqueen/IIED)
Cameroon's real indomitable lions are in the forest
… the IIED-led project CoNGOs (NGOs collaborating for equitable and sustainable community livelihoods in Congo Basin Forests) . The project … and aims to push forward secure forest tenure while delivering sustainable business opportunities for local forest people.  We were … quality standards, financial accounting, negotiating, organisational development, risk management, and logistics to name just a few.  …
Insight, 20 March 2017
Although aid agencies provide emergency help in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, only long-term planning can deal with the wider environmental stresses (Photo: Caroline King-Okumu/IIED)
Unblocking the cycle of water stress, crises and innovation in the Bekaa Valley
… to and mitigate climate change, achieve the water and energy-related Sustainable Development Goals and build economic activity, and Enhanced information management …
Project, 04 January 2017