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Prakash Mathema speaking at the opening ceremony of the 8th annual conference on community-based adaptation to climate change (CBA8) held in Kathmandu, Nepal in April 2014 (Photo: IIED)
Q&A: Helping the poorest nations with development goals
… next year. At the same time, the global community is negotiating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that will become a part of global development agenda after … Q&A: Helping the poorest nations with development goals …
Article, 19 September 2014
Two women holding jars of quinoa
Nature 4 Development: improving evidence and dialogue on biodiversity and development
… (IPBES) published in 2019 made it clear that nature underpins sustainable development, and that the current rate of loss of biodiversity is a … on biodiversity and on climate change and the Sustainable Development Goals.  Get involved If you have – or are aware of – key reports, … Biodiversity and development …
Project, 06 May 2020
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MEL Handbook for SDG 14 - Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
… The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are one of the leading initiatives for addressing the … in conserving and using the oceans, seas and marine resources in a sustainable way. … and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development …
Publication, 01 March 2019
The UK flag and the logo for the Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable development in the UK – an issue for party manifestos?
… in the vanguard of government-led efforts to understand and promote sustainable development since the concept first gained widespread traction in the … global commitment to sustainability Since the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) came into effect at the beginning of 2016, governments, … Sustainable development in the UK – an issue for party manifestos? …
Insight, 03 May 2017
Water and gravity are used to separate and, ultimately, leave the diamonds (Photo: James McQuilken/@J_McQuilken)
Sustainable development and artisanal mining: time to broaden the ‘blood diamonds’ conversation?
… is produced by this sector. Aiming to ‘leave no one behind,’ the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a blueprint for action by governments, industry and … Sustainable markets … Sustainable development and artisanal mining: time to broaden the ‘blood diamonds’ …
Insight, 03 December 2018
Cover for 20651IIED.pdf
Linking sovereign debt to climate and nature outcomes. A guide for debt managers and environmental decision makers
… impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, multiple innovative solutions in sustainable finance are beginning to gain traction. These innovations … to complete a debt transaction linked to their sustainability goals for climate and nature.  Aimed primarily at debt managers and … UN Development Programme (UNDP) …
Publication, 05 November 2021
Aerial view of two side of farming land, split down the middle by a river. the left side is the community land that has been planted with oil palm and the right side is the Padang Sugihan Wildlife Reserve - Sebokor, whose large trees are no longer visible.
New deforestation regulations must consider smallholder farmers
… Including farmers in modern supply chains has been one of the central goals of development over the last 20 years.  Smallholder farming is a key source … and capacities of smallholders is critical for achieving multiple Sustainable Development Goals and for building climate resilience. When …
Insight, 09 July 2025
A mom and her newborn baby at the Maternal & Child Health Training Institute in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
New international development goals: score or miss?
… 2015 will be a watershed year for international development, when the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) will be adapted, extended or replaced. With less than 1000 … for tackling inequality. The Panel gets points for recognising sustainable development as the key principle for moving forward. They … New international development goals: score or miss? …
Insight, 05 June 2013
People sitting at tables facing a panel and a whiteboard behind them.
Tackling inequalities through housing policy development
… It’s also hindering the country’s ambition to promote inclusive and sustainable development.  This project promoted a collaborative and strategic … Inclusive Societies , a global initiative focused on the promotion of Sustainable Development Goal 16 on peace, justice and strong … Tackling inequalities through housing policy development …
Project, 19 September 2022
A timber market in Yaoundé
New director for IIED's Shaping Sustainable Markets research group
… Laura Kelly comes to IIED from the UK Department for International Development (DFID) , where she most recently led work on business engagement. This involved engaging with business on the Sustainable Development Goals, developing programmes promoting inclusive and responsible market … Sustainable markets …
News, 11 October 2018