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WEBSep 17, 2024 · A programme of work helping to initiate a positive shift in the quantity and quality of climate finance reaching the local level to support locally-led solutions that address climate change, poverty and biodiversity loss
About | International Institute for Environment and Development
WEBIn 1978, our 'Banking on the Biosphere' work sparked a revolution in the environmental performance of multilateral and bilateral agencies.. Just over a decade later, in 1989, we helped to pave the way for the concept of a green economy by publishing ‘Blueprint for a Green Economy’. As a member of the Green Economy Coalition, we’re still working to accelerate the transition to green and ...
IIED Strategy 2019–2024 - International Institute for Environment …
WEBThis strategy was revisited in August 2020 following the COVID-19 pandemic, with updates around changing priorities and ways of working ; From now to 2024, we will play our part to make change happen. We will help vulnerable communities achieve climate resilience and development, simultaneously pushing hard for global action …
Manifesto for a thriving world | International Institute for ...
WEBRethink our approach to impact: our ways of working, focus, tactics and measures of success have been rethought to maximise the contribution we can make to tackling complex crises.After identifying and drilling into the big blockers - the obstacles that hold in place and perpetuate the interconnected crises facing us, we identified opportunities for IIED to address four of these big blockers ...
IIED | International Institute for Environment and Development
WEBSep 9, 2024 · IIED is an independent research organization focused on delivering positive global change and sustainable development.
Keeping up the pressure | International Institute for Environment …
WEBJul 16, 2024 · Building momentum for local climate leadership. Our climate advocacy wasted no time. At January’s Climate Adaptation Summit, all 40 members of the Global Commission on Adaptation (GCA) endorsed eight principles for locally led adaptation.The principles, created and published by IIED in consultation with partners and other GCA actors, call on governments, global institutions, and local and ...
How IIED is supporting the IPCC | International Institute for ...
WEBIn July 2023 professor Jim Skea was elected as the chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (), the globally authoritative UN body assessing the science related to climate change.Three months later, it was confirmed that throughout his term at the helm of the IPCC, Skea and his team will be hosted by IIED, which will support the chair’s office’s work bringing together experts ...
IIED launches a manifesto for a thriving world
WEBMay 14, 2024 · The manifesto identifies four blockers holding back positive change, and six propositions where IIED has a unique track record and inclusive way of working, that can help to weaken the blockers in these proposition areas, enabling progress to flourish.
IIED at 50: protecting people and planet for half a century
WEBMovements, not moments. From the first large-scale UN conference on environmental issues in 1972 to our current preparations for COP26 in 2021, IIED has been a core member of the growing movement for social and environmental justice.Within it, the concept of sustainable development has been developed, embraced and challenged. We have thrived in this space, building an unparalleled network of ...
Our approach - International Institute for Environment and …
WEBWe have delivered original, rigorous research that helps to drive progress, support sustainable development and protect the environment for over 50 years. Now we're offering different answers and approaches in order to achieve our mission.