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Woman washing dishes with a jerrycan.
To address food insecurity in Uganda post COVID-19 the government must act now
… A statement (PDF) from the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development describes how women’s reduced capacity to generate income … Sustainable markets …
Insight, 24 September 2020
The Earthscan Reader in Sustainable Cities
… one volume twenty key papers about different aspects of how urban development can meet human needs and ensure ecological sustainability. … The Earthscan Reader in Sustainable Cities …
Publication, 01 January 1999
An aerial view of London. Southwark, on the left, is surprisingly undense (Photo: David, Bergin, Emmett and Elliott, Creative Commons, via Flickr)
How can compact cities keep house prices under control?
… as Hong Kong, New York and Paris are likely to be richer and more sustainable than sprawling cities such as Houston or Melbourne. Managing … Urban Transitions by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). …
Insight, 14 September 2017
An image showing two men on the roof of a school in Zambia carrying out a macrosolar installation. Sustainable energy solutions for Least Developed Countries were discussed at the event in London (Photo: Steve Woodward)
Reimagining development in the LDCs: what role for the SDGs?
Event, 13 June 2016
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Sanitation and drainage in cities
… and a paper on how the University of Ibadan sought to address sustainable development goals. The feedback section includes papers on: the impact …
Publication, 01 April 2015
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 … Megha Burvey, Amit Dubey (2016), IIED Report   A political economy of urbanisation and climate risk in Vietnam , Michael DiGregorio, Tran Van …
Article, 24 August 2016
Seedlings. Impact investing directs investment capital to enterprises delivering positive environmental and social impacts, and could play an important role in financing sustainable development (Photo: Geoff Maddock, Creative Commons via Flickr)
Business as usual – or business with purpose?
… about the potential for business to help achieve inclusive and sustainable development, it feels like we’re at a tipping point.   When Blackrock's … international corporates, from Unilever to TATA, are embracing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and producing plans (PDF)  and … Sustainable markets …
Insight, 17 April 2019
A body of water with houses on stilts next to it.
New evidence shows the hidden value of improving housing in informal settlements
… partners to generate awareness among policymakers and international development agencies about the fundamental role that housing plays in … housing in informal settlements: assessing the impacts in human development ’, highlights the impact of large-scale housing improvements … adequate housing in informal settlements affects a country’s economic development and, more importantly, what would be its impact on income, …
News, 16 May 2023
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PLA66: Tools for supporting sustainable natural resource management and livelihoods
… Action (PLA) includes general articles on participatory approaches to development submitted by readers and explores the links between participation, sustainable natural resource management and improving livelihoods, … Toulmin and reflections from Robert Chambers of the Institute of Development Studies (IDS). …
Publication, 01 September 2013
Woman walking through a vegetable garden. A pond behind her.
D&C Days 2021: five pathways for adaptation, resilience and action
… the globe. Global ambition Local action Climate resilience for all Development & Climate Days 9-10 November 2021 Main D&C Days 2021 page   … actors. This is no longer tenable, nor is it just, resilient or sustainable. A holistic perspective on building systemic resilience is needed to create just, healthy and sustainable food systems. This includes putting resilient and biodiverse …
Article, 12 November 2021