Items tagged:
2021 'super year'
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A glimmer of hope ahead of COP26 – financing for adaptation
A newly formed group of champion countries committed to ramping up flows of adaptation finance brings promise − provided they can also improve access, explains guest blogger Angelique Pouponneau
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Nature-based solutions: building blocks for green recovery and climate action in least developed countries
As international climate and biodiversity talks continue and conservation experts gather this week at the IUCN World Conservation Congress, Ebony Holland shares recent research outlining how nature-based solutions are being placed front and centre by least developed countries
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Reflections on a year of change and challenges ahead
IIED's 2020 annual review showcases the institute's impacts in the face of changes and challenges brought by COVID-19. We presented stories of how we worked with partners for a better future in eight videos. This page is a written version for those with limited bandwidth
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Charting a “path to recovery and wellbeing” on 2021’s International Day of Forests
Guest blogger David Kaimowitz explains why global ambition to restore the world’s forests will only be achieved if the huge potential of forest and farm producers is realised.
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Learning from Paris: what would ‘Kunming-compliant’ look like for development cooperation agencies?
Reflecting on the implementation of the climate Paris Agreement, Dilys Roe discusses what the new global biodiversity framework could mean for development cooperation
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Perspective of LDC youth: what COP26 outcomes will enhance global action on adaptation and resilience?
Young people from the LDCs have the energy and knowledge to drive climate action – but they need collaboration and investment from decision-makers at the national and international level
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CBA15: Can adaptation be a superhero in the 'super year' for climate and nature?
Innovation will be key in bouncing forward from COVID-19 and delivering on the ambitions of the 'super year' – to protect nature, tackle poverty and accelerate climate action. The CBA community will be ready to hold decision-makers accountable on the commitments they make this year
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CBA15: Local solutions inspiring global action
CBA15 provided a hub for people who are on a pathway to climate-resilient, low-emission and sustainable development and want to thrive in the face of climate change
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Happy new super year! Why is 2021 such a big deal for climate, nature and people?
As the world woke up on 1 January this year, you could be forgiven for not noticing a new year had dawned. With lockdowns and restrictions still in place across many countries, new year celebrations were muted. But here at IIED, even without the midnight countdown, we’re gearing up for an exceptional year in 2021: a year of great ambition and opportunity to drive better outcomes for climate change, nature and people
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IIED and the ‘super year’
2021 was a crucial year for dealing with the climate emergency, unprecedented biodiversity loss, rising inequalities and the COVID-19 pandemic – and the work continues into 2022. This page sets out how IIED is working with partners at key opportunities to highlight and address these interconnected crises
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Climate Adaptation Summit 2021
IIED and partners took part in the 2021 Climate Adaptation Summit 2021 on 25 and 26 January
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No time to lose – collective action for our common future: Make Change Happen podcast episode 9
In the New Year edition of Make Change Happen, we look ahead to 2021 as a super year driven by global action to tackle environment and development challenges
