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Chinese and African delegates visit a nursery and learn about a reforestation project in Pemba, Mozambique (Photo: Duncan Macqueen/IIED)
Sustainable investment in African forest resources highlighted at China-Africa event
… tree nursery, and day three focused on the way forward for shaping sustainable forestry and China-Africa partnerships. The  detailed agenda … by Dr. Chen Yong of the Chinese Academy of Forestry provides an overview of the status of timber trade between Africa and China, China's … between the Mozambique Ministry of Land, Environment and Rural Development (MITADER) and the State Forest Administration of China.   …
News, 20 November 2017
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Sustainable Markets Investment Briefings: Overview
… This is the first of a series of briefings which discuss the sustainable development issues raised by legal arrangements for the protection of … is to provide accessible but accurate information for human rights, development and environmental organisations working on issues raised by … Sustainable markets …
Publication, 01 September 2007
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Shaping sustainable markets that work for the many, rather than the few
… An overview of IIED's strategic goal of shaping sustainable markets that … 2016 to reflect new challenges and opportunities in the international development field as a result of major international events in 2015 and … Sustainable markets … Shaping sustainable markets that work for the many, rather than the few …
Publication, 01 April 2013
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Overview of Human-Wildlife Conflict in Cameroon
… PCLG Discussion Paper number 5, presents an overview of human wildlife conflict (HWC) in Cameroon. The paper shows … livestock into their own hands. The tools used by communities are not sustainable and need to be complemented by effective policy, including … incentives from ecotourism or other interventions. Infrastructure development could increased the competition for limited land resources …
Publication, 01 February 2012
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Stimulating Sustainable Trade Phase 2 Overview Report November 2000
… Document begins: Stimulating Sustainable Trade Phase 2 Overview Report November 2000 Edited by Nick Robins and Tom Fox … Sustainable Markets Group International Institute for Environment and Development 3 Endsleigh Street London WC1H 0DD UK Contents 1. Executive … Stimulating Sustainable Trade Phase 2 Overview Report November 2000 …
Publication, 01 November 2000
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Business models for sustainable development: innovation for society and environment
… This, the first of eight briefings in the IIED ‘business models for sustainable development’ series, shows how business can help to deliver the Millennium Development Goals. This overview covers all the stages in the process, from ensuring that … Business models for sustainable development: innovation for society and environment …
Publication, 01 May 2009
Business models for sustainable development
… micro-level but crucially failed to achieve success at scale. See our Overview briefing paper: Business models for sustainable development: innovation for society and environment What are business … Business models for sustainable development …
Article, 10 May 2010
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Local level finance: community-led contributions to delivering urban development
… The scale and ambition of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) creates a challenge to transform the way in … the impact of development investment. This briefing provides an overview of how community finance has been used across the Global South … Local level finance: community-led contributions to delivering urban development …
Publication, 01 February 2017
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Lessons learned from Millennium Development Goal 8
… guide implementation will be critical to the success of a new global sustainable development agenda. As specific priorities for implementation are being … for the UN Summit in September 2015. This brief provides an overview of recent evaluations of MDG8 to inform stakeholders working on … Lessons learned from Millennium Development Goal 8 …
Publication, 01 November 2014
New report finds rapid expansion in markets for sustainable products
… Markets for sustainable products have expanded significantly over the last five … a collaborative effort by the International Institute for Sustainable Development, the International Institute for Environment and … The SSI Review 2010 represents the most up-to-date and comprehensive overview of major voluntary sustainability standards and initiatives in …
News, 16 November 2010