Food producers and suppliers are increasingly seeking to develop more environmentally-friendly production methods. But shifting to sustainable food systems impacts workers. New research is examining the human dimension of shifting to sustainable food production.
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Growing Restoration: From Backyard Gardens to Agroforestry Landscapes
Duncan Macqueen looks at how support for women planting small backyard gardens can grow into extensive agroforestry systems, climate-resilient landscapes and improved livelihoods.
Duncan Macqueen looks at how support for women planting small backyard gardens can grow into extensive agroforestry systems, climate-resilient landscapes and improved livelihoods.
Brazilian Philanthropies’ Vision to Tackle Social and Climate Injustices
A recent congress of Brazilian philanthropies discussed the role of philanthropy in “decentring power, knowledge and wealth”. It reflected on ways to advance locally-led responses to social and climate injustices more effectively. Here is what we learned.
A recent congress of Brazilian philanthropies discussed the role of philanthropy in “decentring power, knowledge and wealth”. It reflected on ways to advance locally-led responses to social and climate injustices more effectively. Here is what we learned.
Slum Upgrading Is Climate Action
Knowledge sharing from nine countries confirms that upgrading informal settlements serves as a powerful form of climate action – integrating resilience, sustainability and justice.
Knowledge sharing from nine countries confirms that upgrading informal settlements serves as a powerful form of climate action – integrating resilience, sustainability and justice.
Countering Desertification and Defusing Climate Wars: Why Myths Matter
The 16th session of the Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification concluded last week in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In the wake of the talks, IIED’s David Pertaub and Florence Crick explore the concept of ‘crisis narratives’ and the harm they cause, and explain why it’s time to set the story straight on the drylands.
The 16th session of the Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification concluded last week in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In the wake of the talks, IIED’s David Pertaub and Florence Crick explore the concept of ‘crisis narratives’ and the harm they cause, and explain why it’s time to set the story straight on the drylands.
New Biodiversity Reports ‘A Wake-up Call’ for Action
In its latest reports, the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) has highlighted the growing threats to biodiversity and the need to find a holistic solution to the problem.
In its latest reports, the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) has highlighted the growing threats to biodiversity and the need to find a holistic solution to the problem.
Measuring Small Towns – Why Definitions Matter?
Small towns are where a large proportion of the world’s urban population live, and where the boundary between what is urban and what is rural is blurred. But definitions matter as they determine the allocation of resources.
Small towns are where a large proportion of the world’s urban population live, and where the boundary between what is urban and what is rural is blurred. But definitions matter as they determine the allocation of resources.
Indigenous Peoples Are the Real Solutions to the Nature and Climate Crises
As world leaders prepare to gather for major summits on biodiversity and climate change – COP16 in Colombia and COP29 in Azerbaijan – Indigenous Peoples and local communities are calling for greater support for their tried and tested solutions.
As world leaders prepare to gather for major summits on biodiversity and climate change – COP16 in Colombia and COP29 in Azerbaijan – Indigenous Peoples and local communities are calling for greater support for their tried and tested solutions.
Becoming an Anti-Racist Organisation: What We’ve Learnt at the IIED So Far
Structural racism in the international development sector requires systemic change. Our executive director Tom Mitchell reflects on IIED’s ongoing journey to tackle this within the organisation and in our work.
Structural racism in the international development sector requires systemic change. Our executive director Tom Mitchell reflects on IIED’s ongoing journey to tackle this within the organisation and in our work.
52% Jump in Days Over 35°C in World’s Biggest Capital Cities
New analysis by IIED looking at the 20 most populous capital cities shows that there is an overall rise in the number of days of extreme heat.
New analysis by IIED looking at the 20 most populous capital cities shows that there is an overall rise in the number of days of extreme heat.
IIED Launches a Manifesto for a Thriving World
Institute signals change in new long-term strategic approach to tackling the triple crises.
Institute signals change in new long-term strategic approach to tackling the triple crises.
Is China’s Rate of Urbanisation Too Fast or Too Slow?
Is China urbanising at an appropriate pace? This question has returned to policy debates repeatedly since the 1980s, with conflicting views aired throughout that time.
Is China urbanising at an appropriate pace? This question has returned to policy debates repeatedly since the 1980s, with conflicting views aired throughout that time.
Debt Swaps Could Release $100 Billion for Climate Action
World Bank and IMF urged to back plan at Spring Meetings.
World Bank and IMF urged to back plan at Spring Meetings.
Rethinking Urbanisation and Economic Development
With two-thirds of humanity predicted to be living in urban centres by 2050, our guest blogger looks at the often assumed connection between urbanisation and increased standards of living for city residents. But is this a coincidence? And how should governments act if so?
With two-thirds of humanity predicted to be living in urban centres by 2050, our guest blogger looks at the often assumed connection between urbanisation and increased standards of living for city residents. But is this a coincidence? And how should governments act if so?
Supporting Waste Pickers in Brazil’s Cities: What’s Needed and What Needs to Change?
A recent study highlighted the crucial role waste pickers play in three Brazilian cities, but how can their working lives be improved and how can their valuable knowledge be incorporated into city plans for managing waste and meeting climate change targets?
A recent study highlighted the crucial role waste pickers play in three Brazilian cities, but how can their working lives be improved and how can their valuable knowledge be incorporated into city plans for managing waste and meeting climate change targets?
Mapping Brazilian Waste Pickers’ Risks and Their Responses to Climate Change
Waste pickers play a crucial role in many cities, reducing urban waste and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions in the process. A recent study looks at the impact climate change has on the lives and livelihoods of these essential workers.
Waste pickers play a crucial role in many cities, reducing urban waste and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions in the process. A recent study looks at the impact climate change has on the lives and livelihoods of these essential workers.