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People building informal houses on stilts behind rising water.
IIED at WUF11
… The World Urban Forum (WUF) is a global conference on sustainable urbanisation. It was established by the United Nations in … equality | Community Livelihoods Opportunities Localised durable solutions in conflict-induced displacement contexts - lessons learned … persons and refugees now seeking refuge in urban areas, where safety, shelter, basic services and livelihoods are often more readily …
Event, 26 June 2022
Five farmers bend over tending rice crops in a flooded field, as another farmer watches while pushing a cart in the background.
Layering interventions is necessary to address loss and damage effectively
… yield, reducing their productivity, income and ability to maintain a sustainable livelihood. In addition, this family also experience … to absorb shocks and better manage loss and damage Nature-based solutions and floodproofing to help manage compounding risks, such as … the process of layering to be successful, measures must be effective, sustainable, and socially impactful. Our new working paper, ' Addressing …
Insight, 05 September 2022
Fresh vegetables on display for sale
IIED launches annual review of 2019
… local partners in three of Africa’s fastest growing cities to find shelter solutions. IIED works to support a shift to a more sustainable economy and inclusive markets. The review describes how the …
News, 05 February 2020
A road full of congested traffic.
IIED and partner events at the World Urban Forum (WUF10)
… international gathering for exchanging views and experiences on sustainable urbanisation. IIED’s researchers and partners shared … footage developed by Muungano’s youth members.  Related reading: Shelter provision in East African cities: understanding transformative … group Displacement in cities: what we need to know and innovative solutions to address it Networking event Date: Wednesday, 12 February …
Event, 08 February 2020
Protesters with a banner
IIED's best of 2019: blogs
… of land use change in Africa – could also bring major innovations for sustainable development. 4 Women in the UN climate negotiations: are we … driven by the private sector. They provide much-needed affordable shelter and business spaces, creating a vibrant local economy. But their …   Xiaoting Hou Jones  and Hannah Reid  looked at  how nature-based solutions can help tackle the impacts of climate change .  Natural …
Article, 27 December 2019
Camp site with several informal tents made of fabric and plastic.
Are humanitarian agencies starting from scratch again in Haiti?
… and skills. Today, there are many Haitians with capacity in emergency shelter, building damage assessment, hazard resistant construction, …
Insight, 24 October 2021
Screenshots from IIED best videos
IIED's best of 2020: videos
… than ever there was an increased focus on using video to communicate sustainable development issues.  But while innovation and creatively … of reliable internet connectivity and bandwidth speed, plus potential solutions. This will include the issues to address when considering the … about the events that caused them to flee, their struggles finding shelter and work, and the impact of COVID-19 on their lives and …
Insight, 30 December 2020
A block of unfinished buildings, open to the elements
A world without refugee camps? IIED launches research on urban refugees
… camps – most have sought sanctuary, in towns and cities finding shelter where they can – squatting an abandoned building, renting a … of the urban poor and other local actors to jointly find solutions to forced displacement. An urban future for the world’s … able to meet their basic needs and exercise their human rights in a sustainable way, without reliance on humanitarian assistance. The …
Insight, 06 April 2020
World Urban Forum 2008
… cities, improve the urban poor's access to basic facilities such as shelter, clean water and sanitation and achieve environment-friendly, sustainable urban growth and development." ACHR Networking Event: … to talk to, non-one to share my troubles with, no-one to discuss solutions with. I joined the Federation and learnt to save and loan. The …
Event, 30 October 2008
Top publications of 2018
IIED's best of 2018: publications
… 43 ‘Voluntary National Reviews’ (VNRs) of progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Extending a 2016 analysis, it finds that … will play a key role in national and global review systems for the Sustainable Development Goals. IIED and EVALSDGs have published a series … follow-up and review. 3 Citizen-generated evidence for a more sustainable and healthy food system Research report Evidence generation …
Article, 21 December 2018