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2021 Barbara Ward Lecture: Rebeca Grynspan says nothing is ever so small that it cannot make a difference
Rebeca Grynspan, general-secretary of the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), gave the 2021 Barbara Ward Lecture, tracing the story of Costa Rica’s journey from being a poor country of smallholder farmers to being a world leader on sustainable development and climate change.
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Barbara Ward Lecture 2021: Rebeca Grynspan
Rebeca Grynspan, the secretary-general of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), delivered the 2021 Barbara Ward Lecture on Monday, 6 December
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Rebeca Grynspan, UNCTAD secretary-general, to give Barbara Ward Lecture 2021
Rebeca Grynspan, the first female secretary-general of UNCTAD and, until recently, chair of the IIED board of trustees, will deliver this year’s Barbara Ward Lecture on 6 December 2021
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Nominating your outstanding women in development
On the day that IIED was meant to host its latest Barbara Ward Lecture we have launched a campaign to highlight outstanding women in development. Here, our staff nominate some of the women who inspire them
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Dr Gro Harlem Brundtland – a master class in the politics of change
IIED welcomed one of the world’s most distinguished figures in development at the 2018 Barbara Ward Lecture. Director Andrew Norton reflects on Dr Brundtland’s speech and highlights a vital message for those working in sustainable development
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2018 Barbara Ward Lecture: Gro Harlem Brundtland calls for people to speak out against simplistic politics of populism
Brundtland emphasised the themes of worldwide change and the importance of tackling inequality as a central part of sustainable development
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Changing landscapes: key issues for action on sustainable development in 2018
As we face up to the challenges of the coming year, how does the global landscape for sustainable development look? IIED director Andrew Norton offers his thoughts on the key debates and changes we may see during 2018, and what they might mean for IIED's work
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2016 Barbara Ward Lecture: Debra Roberts says global urbanisation strategy needs greater focus on practical implementation
Urban climate action champion Debra Roberts said the new global strategy for the world's cities needs a stronger focus on implementation if it is going to be effective. Roberts was delivering the 2016 Barbara Ward Lecture : watch the entire lecture as live and read the event coverage
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Jack of all trades, master of the urban agenda
This year's Barbara Ward Lecture will be given by Debra Roberts, who says more needs to be done to join the dots between the 'New Urban Agenda', being prepared for Habitat III, and the realities of implementation at the local level
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Champion of urban climate action to deliver IIED's 2016 Barbara Ward Lecture
Leading urban practitioner asks: will Habitat III's New Urban Agenda deliver?
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2014 Barbara Ward Lecture: Fatima Denton calls for a "new paradigm" for African development
Leading climate expert Fatima Denton called for a new narrative on Africa and climate change when she delivered the 2014 Barbara Ward Lecture
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Image gallery: 2014 Barbara Ward Lecture
Diplomats, policy-makers and researchers attended the 2014 Barbara Ward Lecture at the British Library, and a selection of images from the night can now be viewed
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Hundreds discuss rewriting the narrative on Africa and climate change
Hundreds of policymakers, researchers and academics gathered for the 2014 Barbara Ward Lecture where climate expert Fatima Denton called for the narrative on Africa and climate change to be rewritten
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Africa moves ahead to tackle climate change
As last month's fourth conference on Climate Change and Development showed, Africa will need strong leaders such as Fatima Denton – who will deliver IIED's 2014 Barbara Ward Lecture on Thursday – to tackle the issues of climate change
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Room for optimism on Africa, the "hopeful" continent
Climate expert Fatima Denton from the Economic Commission for Africa will say it's time for more optimism on Africa and climate change at an IIED lecture to celebrate Barbara Ward's birthday
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2014 IIED lecture: Let's rewrite the narrative on Africa and climate change
IIED is delighted to announce that the 2014 Barbara Ward Lecture will be delivered by renowned climate change specialist Dr. Fatima Denton
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2006 Barbara Ward Lecture: Mary Robinson makes climate change a justice issue
Mary Robinson called on the international community to focus on the human rights aspect of climate change when she gave the inaugural Barbara Ward lecture in London
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IIED's founder: Barbara Ward
The founder of IIED, Barbara Ward was a pioneering economist, writer and lecturer. She was one of the first people to articulate the concept of sustainable development and what was needed to underpin it, and her vision still inspires IIED's work today
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2010 Barbara Ward Lecture: Connie Hedegaard suggests tougher targets for CO2
Connie Hedegaard stressed the importance of setting tough targets for reducing carbon emissions when she gave the 2010 Barbara Ward Lecture in London
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A vision of our world that is sustainable, fairer and realisable: memories of Barbara Ward
For 40 years, Barbara Ward set out the case for a fairer, more just world system. David Satterthwaite, a colleague of the IIED founder, offers some personal insights
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Remembering Barbara Ward: in her own words
Watch a special video compilation of some of Barbara Ward's most notable interviews and quotes, plus the thoughts of those – including US President John F Kennedy – who knew her best
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100 years of Barbara Ward: IIED founder and champion of sustainable development
On 23 May 2014, the International Institute for Environment and Development marked 100 years since the birth of its founder, Barbara Ward with a range of articles, interviews and videos
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Royal Mail honours IIED founder Barbara Ward's 'remarkable life' with new stamp
IIED's founder, Barbara Ward has been honoured with a stamp in the Royal Mail's Remarkable Lives series, which celebrates ten extraordinary people who were born 100 years ago.
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2012 Barbara Ward Lecture: Christiana Figueres calls for an "energy revolution"
Christiana Figueres is executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. She used her appearance at the 2012 Barbara Ward Lecture to call for an "energy revolution"
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UN climate chief Christiana Figueres calls for an “energy revolution”
New technologies and the involvement of the private sector are needed to tackle climate change emissions and power the world said Christiana Figueres, Executive Secretary of the
